This page compares GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate Edition, including their prices and bonuses, to help you decide which one to buy.
You can buy Standard first and upgrade to Ultimate later for the $20 price difference. At regular U.S. prices, the combined cost is $99.99, the same as buying Ultimate outright. Upgrading later does not cost extra at those prices.
Compare the Editions
Both editions include the full game. Ultimate also adds exclusive vehicles, weapons, outfits, and shops, plus classic car restoration and gang compound raids.
These bonuses are spread throughout Jason and Lucia’s story, and some become available as you progress through the chapters.
Select a card to jump to that bonus’s detailed description.
Included with Each Edition
Included with both editionsDigital Standard EditionThe full game. The physical code-in-box version also requires a download.View details ↓Pre-Order & Early Purchase Bonuses
Digital pre-order & early purchase bonusFree Month of GTA+For eligible digital purchases of either edition before November 20, 2026. Not included with the physical version. Redemption is required; the subscription renews at the regular monthly price after the free month.View terms and redemption ↓Full Game & Purchase Formats
Both editions include Jason and Lucia’s story. They release on November 19, 2026, with pre-load available from November 12.
Standard is available digitally and as a physical code-in-box version. Ultimate is digital only. The physical version contains a download code, not a game disc. After redeeming the code, you can purchase the Ultimate Edition Upgrade.
Which Edition Should You Choose?
Still undecided? You can start with Standard.
The upgrade costs $20. Add that to Standard’s regular $79.99 price and the total is $99.99, matching Ultimate’s regular price.
Ultimate Edition Contents
Explore Ultimate’s vehicles, weapons, character customization, shops, and missions below. The item names follow the official store’s comparison list.
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Vehicles
’95 Grotti Cheetah
A mid-1990s Grotti sports car with a retro-futuristic paint scheme. This bonus vehicle ties into action later in the story.
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Jason’s Safehouse Vehicles
Jason’s safehouse vehicles include an army-styled Dinka Enduro motorcycle and a Crest Kayak, giving you options on land and water.
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Ganado Retro Build
Exclusive modifications give Jason’s low-riding Vapid Ganado pickup a muscular, classic look. It is a bonus for players who enjoy vehicle customization.
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Shitzu Squalo
A boat with a pink-to-blue gradient finish. You can also use it for fishing in Gambit Bay. It is docked at Washington Beach with a crate of explosives on board, ready for fishing trips or a run out to sea.
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’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy
This Mud Club buggy is built for powerful off-road driving in the Mount Kalaga backcountry and beyond. You can store it at Paradise Garage in Watson Bay. The garage also has an armory and secure storage for stolen goods you intend to sell.
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Weapons
Hawk and Little Morgan Revolvers
A powerful pair of revolvers for Jason and Lucia, styled after weapons sourced from the Vercetti Estate. They feature palm-tree carvings on the grips, detailed engraving, and high-performance scopes.
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Personalized Weapon Variants
Jason’s Girardi ES9 and Lucia’s Klose K17 receive detailed engravings. The official description calls them personalized sidearms. They could be restricted to their respective characters, but whether you can hand these weapons to the other protagonist is unconfirmed.
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Outfits & Character Customization
Vice City Styles
Exclusive outfits, hairstyles, tattoos, and more let you give Jason and Lucia a Vice City-inspired look.
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Goodtime Gear
A collection of clothing and accessories inspired by the television character Macca the Gator.
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Shops, Compound Raids & Car Collecting
Rideout Customs Mod Shop
A vehicle customization shop for detailed interiors, rims, and donk-style builds. The official description identifies it as open only with Ultimate Edition.
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One-Eyed Willie’s Mod Shop
An Ultimate-only shop at Lake Leonida specializing in off-road modifications and hand-painted vehicle finishes.
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Sara’s Unisex Salon
An Ultimate-only salon offering facial hair styles for Jason, plus makeup and nails for Lucia.
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Stock 305 Clothing Store
An Ultimate-only clothing store in the Stockyard, with exclusive looks for Jason and Lucia.
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Electric Fang Tattoo Parlor
An Ultimate-only tattoo parlor featuring more than 50 designs by the artist collective FAILE for Jason and Lucia.
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PTT Youngin$ Compound
Raid the PTT Youngin$ gang compound and make it out safely to earn special items and unusual contraband.
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Classic Car Collection
Find and restore project cars on a special commission from Wyman, a mechanic, collector, and local fixer.
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Pre-Order Bonus Contents
Vintage Vice City Pack Pre-Order Bonuses
A pre-order and early purchase bonus available with either edition. Included when you buy the digital version before November 20, 2026. For the physical code-in-box version, a copy whose download code includes the bonus may still grant it if purchased on or after November 20, 2026. Ask the retailer whether the bonus is included.
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’55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and Garage
A classic sedan and a garage to store it in.
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Outfits and Hairstyles
Outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia.
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Exclusive Weapon Pattern
An exclusive pattern that changes a weapon’s appearance.
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Free Month of GTA+
Included with eligible digital purchases of either edition before November 20, 2026. The physical version does not include this offer. You can redeem it immediately after pre-ordering, before GTA 6 launches, and use GTA Online membership benefits.
Redeem by March 31, 2027 on PlayStation Store, or within 180 days of purchase on Microsoft Store. Use the account that bought the game. Existing GTA+ members can redeem the offer too; it extends their current membership by one month. After the free month, the membership renews every month at the regular price unless canceled. Cancel before the next charge if you do not want to continue.
For more about the items, see our pre-order and early purchase bonus guide.
When Do You Get the Bonuses?
Ultimate Edition Bonuses
The bonuses are spread throughout Jason and Lucia’s story, and some become available as you progress through the chapters. They are not all available at the start. We will add each bonus’s chapter and unlock requirements when those details are known.
Pre-Order In-Game Items
The exact in-game unlock times for the Vintage Vice City Pack’s car, garage, outfits, hairstyles, and weapon pattern have not been confirmed. We will update this section when their availability and requirements are known.
The Free Month of GTA+
You can redeem GTA+ immediately after an eligible digital purchase, without waiting for GTA 6 to launch, and use GTA Online membership benefits. Redemption deadlines and terms for existing members are explained under Free Month of GTA+.
Can You Upgrade Later?
Yes. Buy the $20 Ultimate Edition Upgrade to add Ultimate’s content to Standard. At regular prices, the total is the same as buying Ultimate outright, so you can decide after purchasing the game.
- Buy Standard Edition. If you choose the physical code-in-box version, redeem its game download code.
- Find the Ultimate Edition Upgrade on PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store.
- Check the price and product, then purchase the upgrade.
The upgrade is an add-on for Standard owners. It requires the full game and cannot be played on its own. You are adding content to your existing game, rather than buying the game again.
Buying FAQ
Where to buy: PlayStation / Xbox. For bonus details and upgrade requirements, see official support.