How to Pre-Order GTA 6: Editions, Prices and Bonuses

Official GTA 6 pre-orders are live on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. In the US, the Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99. Digital pre-loading begins on November 12, 2026, one week before the November 19 release.

The main decisions are whether to choose Standard or Ultimate and whether to buy digitally or purchase the physical Code-in-Box version. These choices affect the included story content, GTA+ eligibility and how you receive the game.

GTA 6 Pre-Order Quick Facts

Prices, taxes, payment options and retailer availability vary by country. Check the storefront associated with your platform account for the final local price.

For confirmed information about the release date, platforms, setting and protagonists, see our GTA 6 complete guide.

GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition

Both editions include the complete GTA 6 base game. The Ultimate Edition adds exclusive vehicles, weapons, customization options, locations and activities for Jason and Lucia’s single-player story.

What Comes With the Standard Edition?

The Standard Edition includes Grand Theft Auto VI and any purchase bonuses for which the selected format is eligible.

It is the sensible choice if you primarily want the full campaign and do not place much value on exclusive vehicles, cosmetic options or additional activities.

Standard Edition owners can purchase the Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately through the PlayStation or Microsoft storefront later. Buying Standard does not permanently prevent you from accessing the upgrade.

What Comes With the Ultimate Edition?

The Ultimate Edition contains the base game and the Ultimate Edition Upgrade. Its additional content is divided across several parts of Jason and Lucia’s story.

Confirmed vehicles and equipment include:

• ’95 Grotti Cheetah
• Jason’s Safehouse Vehicles
• Ganado Retro Build
• Shitzu Squalo
• ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and Paradise Garage

The weapon bonuses include the Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers and personalized variants for Jason’s Girardi ES9 and Lucia’s Klose K17.

Customization content includes Vice City styles for Jason and Lucia, with exclusive outfits, hairstyles, tattoos and other appearance options. Goodtime Gear adds another collection of clothing and accessories.

The upgrade also contains the PTT Youngin$ Compound activity and the Classic Car Collection. Rockstar describes this content as part of the single-player story rather than a separate online package.

Five special destinations are exclusive to Ultimate Edition owners:

• Rideout Customs
• Sara’s Unisex Salon
• Stock 305
• Electric Fang Tattoo
• One-Eyed Willie’s

These are specific Ultimate-exclusive destinations. The upgrade does not provide exclusive access to every store in Vice City.

Rockstar also notes that the additional items are uncovered as the story progresses. Players should not expect every vehicle, weapon or location to become available immediately after starting the game.

Is the Ultimate Edition Worth the Extra $20?

Ultimate is worth considering if you enjoy collecting vehicles, customizing characters and discovering optional content throughout an open-world campaign. Its exclusive businesses and activities also give Jason and Lucia more places to visit during the story.

Standard provides better value if your priority is simply playing the complete base game. Since the Ultimate Edition Upgrade can be purchased separately, undecided players can start with Standard and upgrade later.

No edition comparison should currently make promises about a future GTA Online experience. Rockstar has not announced its structure, release timing or edition-specific benefits.

GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonuses

Purchase bonuses differ between digital and physical versions.

Eligible digital purchases made before November 20, 2026 include the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+.

Physical Standard Edition pre-orders receive the Vintage Vice City Pack but do not include the complimentary GTA+ membership.

What Is in the Vintage Vice City Pack?

The Vintage Vice City Pack includes:

• The ’55 Vapid Stanier sedan
• Shore Court Garage near Ocean Beach
• Outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia
• An exclusive tropical weapon pattern

These items are used in the GTA 6 story and become available as Jason and Lucia progress. They are not confirmed rewards for a new GTA Online experience.

Important GTA+ Terms

The complimentary GTA+ month is a separate subscription benefit available with eligible digital purchases. It is not part of the Vintage Vice City Pack.

Redemption deadlines and membership conditions vary by platform. On PlayStation, the membership continues at the regular monthly price after the complimentary period unless canceled. Review the terms shown by your storefront before activating the offer.

How to Pre-Order GTA 6 on PS5

The simplest method is to purchase directly through the PlayStation Store.

• Sign in to the PlayStation account you intend to use.
• Open the PlayStation Store and search for Grand Theft Auto VI.
• Choose the Standard or Ultimate Edition.
• Review the regional price, tax, bonuses and GTA+ terms.
• Complete the purchase using an accepted payment method.
• Check your Game Library to confirm the order.

The purchase is attached to the PlayStation account used at checkout. Digital pre-loading begins on November 12, 2026.

Using PlayStation Store Wallet Credit

Players can also fund the purchase with PlayStation Store wallet credit:

• Buy a PlayStation Store gift card that matches your account region.
• Redeem its 12-digit code through the PlayStation Store.
• Confirm that the balance covers the game and any applicable tax.
• Complete the GTA 6 purchase through the PlayStation Store.

A wallet top-up is optional. It is not the only way to pre-order GTA 6 on PS5.

PlayStation gift cards are region-restricted. A card issued for another country or region may not work with your account, and redeemed funds cannot be transferred between accounts.

How to Pre-Order GTA 6 on Xbox Series X|S

Xbox users can purchase directly from the Microsoft Store:

• Sign in to the Microsoft account you want to use.
• Search for Grand Theft Auto VI.
• Select the Standard or Ultimate Edition.
• Review the price, bonuses and payment information.
• Complete the transaction.
• Check Order History or My Games & Apps to confirm the purchase.

A direct Microsoft Store purchase is attached to the account used at checkout and does not require manual code redemption.

Redeeming a Retailer Code

If you purchase a code from the Rockstar Store or a participating retailer:

• Confirm that the product is for Xbox Series X|S.
• Make sure the code region matches your Microsoft account.
• Check whether the product is Standard or Ultimate.
• Sign in to the correct Microsoft account.
• Redeem the code through the Microsoft Store website or console.
• Check Order History and your game library afterward.

Code formats and delivery methods may vary by seller and country. Review the product listing instead of assuming that every retailer uses the same type of code.

How Does the Physical GTA 6 Version Work?

The physical version is a Standard Edition Code-in-Box product. It includes a download code rather than a game disc.

Physical copies are expected to begin shipping or become available for pickup on November 12. Buyers can redeem the code after receiving it and download the game before the November 19 release.

There is no physical Ultimate Edition. Players who buy the physical Standard Edition can redeem the base-game code and then purchase the digital Ultimate Edition Upgrade through the relevant platform store.

Before ordering, verify that the code matches the platform and region of your account. Retailer stock and delivery dates may differ by location.

Is There a GTA 6 Collector’s Edition?

Rockstar has not announced a Collector’s, Deluxe or Special Edition as of August 2026.

The currently announced digital options are Standard and Ultimate, while the only announced physical option is Standard Edition Code-in-Box.

Claims about a $200 Collector’s Edition do not refer to a confirmed Rockstar product. In the US, the highest-priced currently announced digital version is the $99.99 Ultimate Edition.

Rockstar may announce other products in the future, but no additional edition should be treated as confirmed until an official listing appears.

Can You Pre-Order GTA 6 on PC?

No PC version or PC pre-order has been announced. The confirmed launch platforms are PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and there is no official Steam, Epic Games Store or Rockstar Games Launcher listing.

Avoid unofficial offers claiming to sell a GTA 6 PC key. For release estimates and an explanation of Rockstar’s console-to-PC history, see our GTA 6 PC release guide.

Common GTA 6 Pre-Order Problems

The PlayStation Wallet Balance Is Too Low

Check the complete checkout total rather than only the advertised game price. Regional taxes may increase the required amount.

If the balance is insufficient, add compatible wallet credit or use another accepted payment method.

An Xbox Code Does Not Appear in the Library

Confirm that the code was redeemed on the correct Microsoft account. Then check:

• Microsoft Order History
• The code’s platform and region
• Its redemption status
• The game library attached to the account

If the transaction appears in Order History but the game remains unavailable, contact Microsoft Support or the retailer that provided the code.

The Wrong Platform, Region or Edition Was Purchased

Do not redeem an unused retailer code after discovering that it is incorrect. Contact the seller first, as redeeming it may affect cancellation or replacement eligibility.

The game code and any wallet card should match the region of the platform account that will use it.

Canceling a PlayStation Pre-Order

PlayStation refund eligibility depends on when the order was placed and whether the main game has started downloading. Pre-loading counts as downloading the product.

If the download has not started, contact PlayStation Support and follow the cancellation rules for your account region.

Canceling a Microsoft Store Pre-Order

Microsoft Store pre-orders can be managed through Microsoft Account Order History. If the purchase has already been billed but the game has not been released, an eligible cancellation is processed as a refund.

Microsoft Store cancellations should not be described as having the same pre-load restriction as PlayStation purchases.

Orders placed with other retailers are governed by that seller’s cancellation and refund policy.

Which GTA 6 Edition Should You Pre-Order?

The Standard Edition is the best fit for most players because it includes the complete base game and leaves the option to upgrade later.

Choose Ultimate if you already know that its exclusive vehicles, weapons, character customization, locations and activities are worth the additional $20 in the US. Choose the physical Standard Edition only if you specifically want a boxed product and understand that it contains a download code rather than a disc.

Before paying, confirm the platform, edition, format and region shown on the product page. You can also browse existing GTA titles and region-specific PlayStation or Xbox wallet options on GamerAll’s GTA games page.