When pre-orders went live on June 25, 2026, Rockstar revealed the full contents of both GTA 6 editions. The Ultimate Edition sits at $99.99 — $20 above the $79.99 Standard — and for the first time in a GTA release, it includes exclusive story missions rather than just cosmetics. This guide breaks down exactly what each edition contains so you can decide with full information.
By Leonida Marketplace Team · Published July 15, 2026·
Both Standard and Ultimate include the full GTA 6 campaign on PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Both come with the Vintage Vice City Pack for pre-orders placed before November 20, 2026 ('55 Vapid Stanier, Shore Court Garage, character outfits, tropical weapon skin). Digital copies from the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store add a free month of GTA+ to both editions.
The $20 premium in the Ultimate Edition buys: two exclusive story missions (a gang compound raid to score special contraband, and a classic car restoration arc with a character named Wyman); three exclusive vehicles ('95 Grotti Cheetah, '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy, Squalo boat); matching his-and-hers revolvers from the Vercetti Estate featuring palm-tree-etched grips and engraved detailing; a FAILE tattoo bar with 50+ signature tattoos for both Jason and Lucia; and access to exclusive vehicle customization shops and a signature salon.
Rockstar designed the Ultimate Edition bonuses to unlock across the campaign rather than being handed over at the start. This is a deliberate choice that avoids the "overpowered from minute one" problem common in premium edition games, but it also means you will not feel the $20 difference until you are several hours in. If you are the kind of player who drops a game after 10 hours and moves on, this matters.
If you plan to complete the main campaign, the two exclusive missions alone represent content you cannot get any other way — that makes the math closer than a pure cosmetics upgrade. If you primarily play GTA Online and skip story once it opens up, the missions become irrelevant and you are paying $20 for cosmetics and vehicles. The vehicles in the Ultimate Edition are also exclusive and will not be available for purchase in-game at launch, which may affect the calculus for players who care about prestige.
GTA 6 pre-orders went live on June 25, 2026. Here is where to lock in your copy before launch on November 19, 2026.
$79.99. Pre-orders are live now — includes the free Vintage Vice City Pack.
$99.99. Includes extra content on top of the Standard Edition.
$79.99. Same release date and pre-load window as PS5.
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