difference between ultimate and standard gta 6
Rayan Khaled
The Grand Theft Auto VI Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 (£89.99) and adds 16 exclusive items—including vehicles, weapons, shops, and side activities—to the $79.99 (£69.99) Standard Edition. Both versions release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and neither offers early access.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature Standard Edition ( Ultimate Edition
Price $79.99 / £69.99 $99.99 / £89.99
Format Digital or boxed download code (no disc) Digital only
Early Access None None
Pre-Order Bonuses Vintage Vice City Pack + 1 month of GTA+ (before Nov. 20) Vintage Vice City Pack + 1 month of GTA+ (before Nov. 20)
Exclusive Content None (full base story and open world) 16 exclusive items unlocked progressively across story chapters
What You Get in the Ultimate Edition
According to Rockstar Games Support, the $20 upgrade unlocks bonus content gradually as you progress through Jason and Lucia’s story.
- Exclusive Vehicles & Garages. You receive the ’95 Grotti Cheetah sports car, the ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy with a Watson Bay garage, the Shitzu Squalo speedboat, a Retro Build mod kit for Jason’s Vapid Ganado pickup, and safehouse vehicles including an army-fatigue Dinka Enduro motorcycle and a Crest kayak.
- Unique Weapons. You unlock the Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers alongside personalized weapon variants like the Gerardi ES9 and Close K17 pistols.
- Exclusive Storefronts & Salons. You gain access to five exclusive businesses: Rideout Customs Mod Shop, One-Eyed Willie’s Mod Shop for off-road builds, Sara’s Unisex Salon, Stock 305 Clothing Store, and Electric Fang Tattoo Parlor.
- Bonus Activities & Apparel. You unlock the PTT Youngin$ Compound for contraband, a Classic Car Collection side mission, and exclusive outfits via the Vice City Styles and Goodtime Gear packs.
Which One Should You Buy?
- Buy the Standard Edition if you mainly want to experience the main campaign and explore Leonida. PCMag notes that the base game is complete without the extras, and Rockstar allows Standard Edition owners to purchase the Ultimate Edition Upgrade ( separately at any time through the PlayStation or Microsoft storefronts.
- Buy the Ultimate Edition if you plan to spend hundreds of hours collecting cars, customizing outfits, and completing every side activity from day one.