GTA 6 edition picker
Answer three questions to see which listed editions match. This only sorts what Rockstar and the stores list. It does not tell you what to buy.
Side by side
| Standard, digital | Standard, code in box | Ultimate, digital | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Official | Official | Official |
| How you get it | Store download | Download code, no disc | Store download |
| Ultimate items (16) | Upgrade sold separately | Upgrade sold separately | Included |
| Vintage Vice City Pack | Before 20 Nov | With pre-orders | Before 20 Nov |
| One month of GTA+ | Before 20 Nov | Not listed | Before 20 Nov |
| Pre-load | From 10 Nov | After redeeming the code | From 10 Nov |
Upgrade price on the Microsoft Store: Official. Digital prices are store prices for the US, UK, Germany and Canada, read on 3 November 2026. Rockstar lists the box at $79.99 in the US; elsewhere the box price is set by retailers and we have not confirmed it. Other euro countries may differ.
The 16 listed Ultimate items
Official
- '95 Grotti Cheetah
- Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers
- Personalized Weapon Variants
- Vice City Styles
- Jason's Safehouse Vehicles
- Ganado Retro Build
- Rideout Customs Mod Shop
- Sara's Unisex Salon
- Shitzu Squalo
- Stock 305 Clothing Store
- '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and Garage
- Electric Fang Tattoo Parlor
- One-Eyed Willie's Mod Shop
- Goodtime Gear
- PTT Youngin$ Compound
- Classic Car Collection
Questions
What is the difference between Standard and Ultimate?
Ultimate adds 16 listed items to the game and is digital only. Standard is the game on its own, digital or as a code in a box. Official
Can I upgrade to Ultimate later?
Standard owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade on the PlayStation and Microsoft stores at any time. Code-in-box buyers can do so after redeeming the code. Official
Is there a physical Ultimate Edition?
No. A physical version of the Ultimate Edition is not available. Official
What do I get for buying before 20 November?
Vintage Vice City Pack with digital pre-orders and purchases of either edition before 20 November 2026, and with physical pre-orders Official. One month of GTA+ with digital purchases before 20 November 2026, not with the code in box. Claim by 31 March 2027 on PS5, or within 180 days of purchase on Xbox. It renews monthly at the regular price until cancelled. Official
Does this tool say which edition is better?
No. It matches your answers to the listed contents and prices. What the items are worth to you is your call.
Sources: Rockstar Support: platforms, editions and versions, Rockstar Support: redeeming the GTA+ month, PlayStation Store US listing, PlayStation Store UK listing, PlayStation Store Germany listing, PlayStation Canada game page, Microsoft Store catalogue data, Ultimate Edition Upgrade.
Last updated 2026-11-05. Tags mark what is official, reported or unconfirmed. Spotted an error? Email us.