GTA6 editions compared: Standard vs Ultimate (which to buy)

GTA6 ships in two editions: Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99). No Collector's Edition has been announced. This article compares the two so you can decide.

Edition comparison

	Standard $79.99	Ultimate $99.99
Base game	✅	✅
Limited-time pre-order bonus	✅	✅
Extra vehicles/weapons/outfits	—	✅
Extra story-related content	—	✅
Exclusive stores & missions	—	✅

Pre-order bonus (both editions)

• Vintage Vice City Pack: 1980s-style outfits and vehicles, for pre-ordering or purchasing before 2026-11-20.
• One free month of GTA+: included with digital pre-orders.

Which to choose?

• Standard is enough if you only care about the story and base game.
• Ultimate is worth the extra $20 if you want the exclusive vehicles/weapons/outfits, extra story-related content and exclusive stores/missions.
• Standard owners can upgrade to Ultimate later by paying the difference.

What's not included

• No Collector's Edition has been announced.
• No early access in either edition.
• Physical edition is a download code, not a disc.

Bottom line

If you just want the campaign, Standard is fine; if you value extra content and collectibles, go Ultimate.

Edition contents are subject to the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Rockstar Store. See our pre-order details for dates and pricing.