Direct answer
The official US price is $79.99 for GTA 6 Standard Edition and $99.99 for Ultimate Edition. Ultimate adds a collection of vehicles, weapons, apparel, businesses, and customization content across Jason and Lucia's story.
Key facts
- Standard Edition
- $79.99 in the United States
- Ultimate Edition
- $99.99 in the United States
- Price difference
- $20 at initial US purchase
- Physical Ultimate Edition
- Not available
- Upgrade path
- Standard owners can buy the digital Ultimate Edition Upgrade later
Edition comparison
The Standard Edition contains the complete GTA 6 single-player game. Ultimate Edition contains the game plus the Ultimate Edition Upgrade, a collection of premium content distributed across Jason and Lucia's story.
| Feature | Standard Edition | Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| US launch price | $79.99 | $99.99 |
| Complete GTA 6 game | Yes | Yes |
| Vintage Vice City Pack with eligible purchase | Yes | Yes |
| Free month of GTA+ with eligible digital pre-order | Yes | Yes |
| Ultimate vehicles, weapons and apparel | No | Yes |
| Ultimate shops, garages and customization | No | Yes |
| Physical version | Yes, download code in box | No |
| Upgrade available later | Yes | Already included |
Regional storefronts set their own currencies, taxes, and displayed prices. This page uses official US pricing as the common comparison point rather than creating separate thin pages for every country.
What Ultimate actually adds
Rockstar's published list includes the '95 Grotti Cheetah, matching Morgan Revolvers, personalized weapon variants, Vice City styles, safehouse vehicles, additional car builds, shops, garages, a tattoo parlor, a salon, and other named locations or collections.
The important distinction is that these are not described as a separate expansion. Rockstar says the items are threaded through the story and uncovered across chapters. Until the game is available for review, it is not possible to measure how substantial those additions feel during normal play.
Who should buy Standard Edition
Standard is the sensible default if you primarily want the full story, do not value early bonus items, or prefer to decide after reviews. Rockstar confirms that the Ultimate Edition Upgrade can be purchased separately later, so choosing Standard does not permanently close the upgrade path.
Standard is also the only physical option. The box contains a download code rather than a disc, but it remains the version for collectors who want a physical case.
Who should buy Ultimate Edition
Ultimate is for players who already value collectible cars, weapons, clothes, customization, garages, shops, and named bonus locations enough to pay the $20 US difference without waiting for independent reviews.
Do not confuse the Ultimate Edition extras with the Vintage Vice City Pack. The Vintage pack is attached to eligible pre-orders and purchases before November 20, while the broader Ultimate collection is the paid edition upgrade.
Our current recommendation
For an undecided buyer, start with Standard and keep the upgrade option open. For a collector who knows they want every announced story-linked extra, Ultimate is the direct route. Either way, check the exact terms in the platform store for your account region before purchase.
Sources
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Update log
2026-07-23
Published the first edition comparison using official US pricing and Rockstar's complete edition list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The official US price starts at $79.99 for Standard Edition. Ultimate Edition is $99.99.
Is GTA 6 Ultimate Edition worth it?
It depends on whether the announced in-game vehicles, weapons, customization, shops, and other story content are worth the $20 launch price difference to you.
Can I upgrade from Standard to Ultimate later?
Yes. Rockstar confirms that Standard Edition owners can purchase the digital Ultimate Edition Upgrade later.
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