What GTA VI’s $20 Ultimate Edition Upgrade Actually Buys You
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Credit: RockstarGrand Theft Auto 6's price almost feels irrelevant. With projections showing that 29% of console and PC gamers in the U.S. plan to buy the game, it seems that no matter the cost, people were going to buy in.
$79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition seem fair, considering the hype. I'm all for businesses putting prices on their products that match the demand or desire.
It would be silly to suggest, or even think, that Rockstar should sell its game for less than it's actually worth. To be totally honest, Rockstar probably could have sold the game for more than $99.99, and it wouldn't have hurt sales very much.
GTA VI Editions Key Facts
| Detail |
Info |
|---|---|
| Standard Edition |
$79.99 |
| Ultimate Edition |
$99.99 |
| Upgrade cost |
$20 |
| Release date |
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 |
| Platforms |
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Pre-load |
Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Included with both |
One month of GTA+ |
| Pre-order bonus |
Vintage Vice City Pack, both editions |
| Physical box |
Download code, no disc |
| Early access |
None |
| Collector's set |
$399.99, game not included |
Grand Theft Auto 6 launches Thursday, Nov. 19, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders opened June 25 , and pre-loading starts Nov. 12 for anyone who orders early, Push Square reported .
If you're a major Grand Theft Auto fan and you're really looking forward to diving headfirst into this new experience, which you probably are, you've either been waiting more than a decade or you've been swept up in all the hype.
Both editions include one month of GTA+. Boxed copies of either edition hold a download code rather than a disc.
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GTA VI Ultimate Edition Contents
| Category |
What's included |
|---|---|
| Vehicles |
'95 Grotti Cheetah, Vapid Ganado low-rider, Shitzu Squalo boat, '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy, Dinka Enduro motorcycle, Crest kayak, Classic Car Collection |
| Weapons |
Hawk and Little Morgan revolvers, personalized Girardi ES9 and Klose K17 pistols |
| Customization |
Exclusive outfits and tattoos for Jason and Lucia, Goodtime Gear clothing |
| Ultimate-only shops |
Rideout Customs, One-Eyed Willie's, Sara's Unisex Salon, Stock 305, Electric Fang Tattoo |
| Locations |
Paradise Garage in Watson Bay, PTT Youngin$ Illegal Goods Store compound |
Getting these additional vehicles, weapons and customization options is worth spending another $20 for the Ultimate Edition. It almost feels like a shame to wait so long for a game and not experience it in its full glory, with everything that's available once it releases.
Every pre-order, on either edition, adds the Vintage Vice City Pack. It includes a '55 Vapid Stanier sedan, an Ocean Beach garage, vintage outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia, and weapon patterns inspired by Tommy Vercetti.
Neither edition unlocks the game early. Both release Nov. 19 for everyone.
Rockstar also sells The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection for $399.99 through the Rockstar Store. It is merchandise only, and the game is sold separately .
If this were some other game with a less proven track record, I could understand consumers being a little cautious. But a $99.99 buy-in for Grand Theft Auto 6 doesn't seem unreasonable.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com
