Standard Edition
$79.99 Official
The complete Grand Theft Auto VI experience - full campaign with Jason and Lucia across Vice City and the state of Leonida.
- Full GTA VI campaignOfficial
- Vintage Vice City Pack (if pre-ordered)Official
Buyer's guide
Standard vs Ultimate
Rockstar is shipping Grand Theft Auto VI in two editions - Standard and Ultimate - plus a time-limited pre-order bonus pack. No collector's tier has been announced. One big catch: there is no disc version at all. Every line below is tagged by how solid it is - Official means Rockstar said it, Reported means reputable outlets have it but Rockstar hasn't published it verbatim.
Ultimate Edition
$99.99 Official
Everything in Standard plus exclusive in-game businesses, missions and cosmetics - single-player content, not online-only. Digital-only edition.
- Everything in the Standard EditionOfficial
- Two exclusive side missionsOfficial
- Rideout Customs (exclusive vehicle shop)Official
- Sara's Unisex Salon (exclusive hair/makeup options for Jason & Lucia)Official
- Stock 305 (exclusive shop)Official
- Electric Fang Tattoo (exclusive tattoo parlor)Official
- One-Eyed Willie's (exclusive shop)Official
- Premium vehicles: '95 Grotti Cheetah, Shitzu Squalo, '67 Vapid Dominator BuggyOfficial
- Personalized weapons and additional apparel woven through the storyOfficial
↑ An Ultimate Edition Upgrade can be purchased separately by Standard owners at any time. Official
No disc. Ever.
GTA VI breaks a 25-year habit: there is no disc version. What that means in practice:
- The launch version ships without a physical disc - confirmed by Rockstar on June 24, 2026, the day before pre-orders openedOfficial
- Boxed retail copies exist, but the box contains a download code, not a disc ("code-in-a-box")Official
- Boxed copies are available from November 12, 2026 - a week early, so you can redeem the code and preloadOfficial
- The Ultimate Edition is digital-only - no boxed versionOfficial
- No disc release later either - reports say Rockstar has no plans to press discs after launchReported
Pre-order bonus: Vintage Vice City Pack Official
Included with all pre-orders and with any digital purchase made before November 20, 2026.
- '55 Vapid Stanier sedan + garage alongside Ocean Beach
- Retro outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia
- Exclusive vintage weapon pattern
Which one should you buy?
Short version: the Ultimate content is single-player, which changes the math versus past Rockstar deluxe editions. If you'll play the campaign heavily, the $20 covers exclusive shops and two missions; if you're unsure, buy Standard - the upgrade is purchasable any time, so you lose nothing by waiting. Or let the edition picker decide in 30 seconds.
FAQ
Does GTA 6 have a disc version?
No. There is no disc at all - boxed retail copies contain a download code ("code-in-a-box"), and every player downloads the full game. The Ultimate Edition is digital-only, with no boxed version.
Can I upgrade from Standard to Ultimate later?
Yes - Rockstar has confirmed a separate Ultimate Edition Upgrade purchasable at any time, so buying Standard now doesn't lock you out.
Is the Ultimate Edition content online-only?
No. The exclusive shops and missions are single-player content, which is what makes the $20 premium meaningful for solo players.
Do I lose the pre-order bonus if I buy digitally on launch day?
Any digital purchase made before November 20, 2026 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack - that covers launch-day digital buys, not just pre-orders.
Sources: Rockstar Games - Grand Theft Auto VI editions (2026-06-25) · Variety - GTA 6 price and pre-orders (2026-06) · PC Gamer - GTA 6 pre-order editions explained (2026-06) · Push Square - code-in-a-box confirmation (2026-06-24) · The Hollywood Reporter - no disc plans after launch (2026-08)
Last checked: 2026-08-28. This page updates whenever edition details change - changelog.