How much will GTA 6 cost at launch?

GTA 6 will cost $79.99 for the standard edition, while the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99. This makes it the first Rockstar title to officially push the base price beyond the $70 AAA standard.

This pricing has been confirmed by Rockstar Games ahead of pre-orders going live on June 25, 2026. It applies to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, with no platform-based variation announced. The increase places GTA 6 stuck in the new upper echelon of video game pricing, where publishers are testing how far the market is willing to go for blockbuster releases.

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How much does GTA 6 cost?

Rockstar has set the base price on GTA 6 on $79.99 over the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. This puts the game $10 above the current $70 industry standard for AAA releases and immediately places it among the most expensive mainstream titles at launch.

The Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 is priced at $99.99 and is for dedicated players who want the most expanded version of the game from day one. It includes additional in-game content such as exclusive vehicles, weapons, custom mod shops, and special businesses tied to the world of Vice City.

GTA 6 Ultimate Edition bonuses, explained

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The Ultimate Edition goes far beyond simple cosmetic extras. It contains a large collection of content, such as exclusive vehicles that95 Grotto Cheetah, weapon variants including custom revolversand special towards stores which opens up deeper vehicle customization. There are also unique properties, clothing stores and company in the game which expands how players interact with Vice City and surrounding regions.

Unlike typical deluxe editions as upfront rewards, these bonuses are designed to be discovered throughout the story. This means players progress through the game to unlock content related to Jason and Lucia's journey.

GTA 6 pre-orders and what players will get early

Pre-orders for GTA 6 open on June 25, 2026and will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Rockstar has tied early purchase incentives to a specific bonus package called Vintage Vice City Pack.

Players who pre-order the game will receive themed cosmetics inspired by classic Vice City aesthetics, including character clothing, hairstyles and other cosmetics.

GTA 6 Release date and launch time

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Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 will officially launch November 19, 2026. The release will be globally across current generation consoleswithout any mention of a PC version at launch.

Physical editions of GTA 6 also changes. Instead of including discs, boxed copies will include download codes, signaling Rockstar's full shift towards digital delivery even for retail purchases. Preloading expected to start on November 12, 2026allows players to install the game before launch day.