Rockstar Games has announced the pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6 ahead of preorders starting at midnight. The standard edition will cost $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition, which includes bonus content, will be priced at $99.99.

At launch, the game will be a single-player experience, with no separate version of GTA Online included. GTA 6 is scheduled to release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version has not yet been confirmed.

The announced prices address earlier speculation that the game might launch at $100 or more for the standard edition. Rockstar has set the base price at this new industry-standard level, instead of going higher.

Standard and Ultimate Edition Pricing: What You Get for $79.99 and $99.99

The base game includes the full GTA 6 experience on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has confirmed the game is a single-player release without an integrated GTA Online component at launch.

The Ultimate Edition includes several extras beyond the base game. These extras consist of unique vehicles, his and hers revolvers, exclusive car modification shops, access to a hair salon, a clothing outlet, and a tattoo parlor. It also offers additional in-game content that was not detailed in the initial announcement.

This edition is aimed at players who prefer quick access to extra cosmetic items and gameplay features.

Preorder Bonus and Physical Edition Details

Both editions come with the Vintage Vice City Pack as a pre-order bonus. The DLC includes a '55 Vapid Stanier vehicle, outfits and hairstyles from the 80s, tropical patterns for most guns, and a garage on Ocean Beach.

This bonus content is available for preorders from Rockstar Games and other authorized retailers. A physical copy of GTA 6 is set to be released on November 12, a week before the digital version becomes available for download. The physical release will not include a disc; instead, it contains a download code inside the box.

This approach aligns with a growing industry trend of selling boxed copies that unlock digital downloads rather than featuring physical media.

What $80 Price Means for Game Pricing and How to Preorder Safely

GTA 6 sets a new standard by pricing its base version at $80, establishing this as the ceiling for non-special-edition AAA games from major publishers.

The $100 Ultimate Edition indicates that publishers are now comfortable charging more for premium tiers without making the base game itself cost $100.

This pricing shift follows several recent industry developments:

  • Nintendo's Switch 2 launch title, Mario Kart World, was the first major AAA game to debut at $80. In 2025,
  • Microsoft made $80 the standard price for first-party Xbox titles but reversed this move after customer backlash, lowering The Outer Worlds 2 by $10.
  • Industry analysts have suggested that an $80 to $100 price point for GTA 6 might help restore packaged game prices to previous levels after decades of decline, despite rising development costs.

For consumers, the $80 standard edition is notably higher than the $70 standard for major releases just two years ago. Given the high profile of GTA 6, it is likely other publishers will adopt similar pricing, leading to the normalization of the $80 price point across AAA titles.

Preorders for GTA 6 open tonight at midnight, June 25. You can place your order with:

  • The Rockstar Games' official website
  • The PlayStation Store
  • The Microsoft Store, or participating physical retailers.

It’s important to verify that the retailer is officially listed by Rockstar before making a purchase. Recently, cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes issued a warning about fake GTA 6 "VIP early access" scam sites that demand cryptocurrency payments. Legitimate preorders only require standard payment methods through approved storefronts.

GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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