Standard makes sense if
You want the story, nothing extra
- You care about the campaign, not cosmetics.
- You’ll still get the pre-order pack before November 20.
- You can upgrade to Ultimate later.
The same game, $20 less.
GTA 6Launch guide
GTA 6 EditionsStandard vs Ultimate, Item by Item
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, in two editions. Ultimate adds 16 items you can’t get with Standard, and both get the Vintage Vice City Pack if you order before November 20. Here’s everything each edition includes, straight from Rockstar’s store.
By Herberth "ARES" Andrade7 min read
- Launch
- Nov 19, 2026
- Pre-load
- Nov 12, 2026
- Editions
- 2
- Ultimate-only items
- 16
TL
TL;DR
GTA 6 Editions in One Screen
Standard Edition
$79.99
The full game, plus the Vintage Vice City Pack on orders before November 20.
Ultimate Edition
$99.99
Adds 16 items: vehicles, weapons, styles and businesses tied to Jason and Lucia’s story.
Platforms
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
No PC version has been announced. Physical copies are a code in a box, with no disc.
Upgrade later
Yes
Rockstar lets you upgrade from Standard to Ultimate after buying.
Dates and platforms
GTA 6 Release Date, Platforms and Pre-load
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release date | Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| Pre-load for digital orders | From November 12, 2026 |
| Physical version | A download code in the box, available November 12. No disc. |
| Where to order | PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store and retailers |
Rockstar describes GTA VI as a single-player experience set in the state of Leonida, and it moved the launch from May 26 to November 19, 2026 to finish the game. Until then, GTA Online keeps running on GTA V, where a ready GTA 5 account is the fastest way back into the action.
Comparison
Standard vs Ultimate Edition, Item by Item
This is the comparison from Rockstar’s store. The first row is the game itself; everything after that is extra content.
| Included | Standard | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI (the game) | Yes | Yes |
| ’95 Grotti Cheetah | No | Yes |
| Hawk and Little Morgan Revolvers | No | Yes |
| Personalized Weapon Variants | No | Yes |
| Vice City Styles | No | Yes |
| Jason’s Safehouse Vehicles | No | Yes |
| Ganado Retro Build | No | Yes |
| Rideout Customs Mod Shop | No | Yes |
| Sara’s Unisex Salon | No | Yes |
| Shitzu Squalo | No | Yes |
| Stock 305 Clothing Store | No | Yes |
| ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy | No | Yes |
| Electric Fang Tattoo Parlor | No | Yes |
| One-Eyed Willie’s Mod Shop | No | Yes |
| Goodtime Gear | No | Yes |
| PTT Youngin$ Compound | No | Yes |
| Classic Car Collection | No | Yes |
| ’55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and Garage (pre-order) | Yes | Yes |
| Outfits and Hairstyles (pre-order) | Yes | Yes |
| Exclusive Weapon Pattern (pre-order) | Yes | Yes |
| Free month of GTA+ (digital store orders) | Yes | Yes |
Both editions
The Vintage Vice City Pack and GTA+ Month
Every edition ordered or bought before November 20, 2026 gets the pack, while supplies last.
Vintage Vice City Pack
- ’55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and a Garage
- Outfits and Hairstyles
- An exclusive Weapon Pattern
- Digital store orders also get a free month of GTA+
What the GTA+ month covers
Take-Two says the free month works right away in GTA Online and gives access to GTA V and other classic Rockstar games in the GTA+ Games Library, so you can use it before GTA VI launches.
Until November 19
Play GTA Online While You Wait
Jump back into GTA V with a profile that already has the money, cars and properties.
Decision
Which GTA 6 Edition Should You Get?
Ultimate makes sense if
You want a head start in Leonida
- Extra vehicles from day one, like the ’95 Grotti Cheetah.
- Businesses such as the Rideout Customs Mod Shop.
- Weapons and styles tied to the story.
16 extra items for $20 more.
FAQ
Questions Players Ask
When does GTA 6 come out?+
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Digital pre-orders can pre-load from November 12.
What platforms is GTA 6 on?+
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar hasn’t announced a PC version.
What does the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition include?+
Everything in Standard plus 16 extra items, including the ’95 Grotti Cheetah, the Hawk and Little Morgan Revolvers, Jason’s Safehouse Vehicles and businesses like the Rideout Customs Mod Shop.
What is the Vintage Vice City Pack?+
A bonus for every edition ordered or bought before November 20, 2026: a ’55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and Garage, outfits and hairstyles, and an exclusive weapon pattern.
Can you upgrade from Standard to Ultimate later?+
Yes. Rockstar’s store says you can upgrade to the Ultimate Edition at any time after buying the game.
Does the physical version of GTA 6 come with a disc?+
No. The physical version contains a download code in the box, so players can pre-load from November 12.
Does GTA 6 have online at launch?+
Rockstar and Take-Two describe GTA VI as a single-player experience and haven’t announced an online mode date. GTA Online continues on GTA V.
About the Author
Herberth "ARES" Andrade
Founder of EloAscend
Herberth runs EloAscend, which lists GTA profiles for every platform. This guide reads Rockstar’s own store comparison and Take-Two’s pre-order announcement.
Next step
Fill the Wait in Los Santos
GTA V profiles ready to play, with the money, cars and properties already in place.
Sources
Editorial note: the author works at EloAscend, and this article links to EloAscend services. Edition contents come from Rockstar’s store comparison, read on October 16, 2026; dates, platforms and values come from Take-Two and Rockstar announcements. EloAscend is not affiliated with Rockstar Games.