GTA 6 Pre-Orders: Price, Date, and Bonuses Confirmed by Rockstar

Rockstar Games has confirmed the price and pre-order details for Grand Theft Auto VI. Pre-orders are now open, having gone live at midnight local time on June 25, with the Standard Edition priced at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Anyone who pre-orders also gets a free Vintage Vice City Pack. This page is about the buying decision: what each edition includes, how to pay less, and whether it’s worth ordering early. For the release date, the platform situation, the delay history and everything else Rockstar has put in writing, see our GTA 6 confirmed details and release date roundup .

When can you pre-order GTA 6?

Pre-orders opened at midnight local time on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and are now live through the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store and the Rockstar Games Store, along with select global retailers.

Because pre-orders go live at midnight in your own time zone rather than all at once globally, the exact moment varies by region — so if you want to order the second it opens, set a reminder for midnight where you are.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

Rockstar has confirmed two editions, and GTA 6 will be the first of its games to launch above the usual price for new releases. Everything on this page comes from Rockstar; for the material that did not, and how far it can be trusted, see the GTA 6 leaks roundup . GTA 6 is not the only 2026 release with a tiered pre-order and an early-access gate: NBA 2K27 charges $99.99 and $149.99 for the same head start .

At $79.99, the Standard Edition costs more than the $70 that has become typical for big releases this generation — making GTA 6 a notable test of higher game pricing. One important consumer note: the physical version does not include a disc. The box contains a download code instead, so a physical copy still requires downloading the game — and the boxed edition goes on sale November 12, 2026, a week before launch, the same day digital pre-load opens.

What are the GTA 6 pre-order bonuses?

Every pre-order — of either edition — comes with the Vintage Vice City Pack for free. It’s also available with any purchase made before November 20, so it isn’t strictly limited to pre-orders. The pack leans into the game’s neon-soaked 1980s Vice City styling and includes a classic ‘55 Vapid Stanier car with its own personal garage, vintage outfits and hairstyles for both protagonists Jason and Lucia, and a tropical-pattern weapon finish. Pre-orders also include a free month of GTA+, Rockstar’s subscription service.

What’s in the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition?

The $99.99 Ultimate Edition adds an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and extra content on top of the base game — and rather than dropping everything in at once, it’s threaded through Jason and Lucia’s story, unlocking as you play. If you’d rather not commit to $100 now, Rockstar says the Ultimate Edition Upgrade can be bought separately by Standard Edition owners at any time, so you can start with the Standard Edition and add the premium content later.

For a full breakdown of every vehicle, weapon, shop and mission it includes — and the controversy over what it locks behind the extra $20 — see our complete GTA 6 Ultimate Edition guide .

The pre-order tip that will save you money

Here’s the part most “everything we know” posts skip. The single most reliable way to pay less than sticker price on GTA 6: fund your pre-order with a discounted PlayStation Store or Xbox gift card (wallet top-up) instead of paying full price on your card. Reputable retailers frequently sell PSN and Xbox credit at 5–15% below face value — load that credit, then buy the digital pre-order, and you pocket the difference on a game that will almost never go on sale itself.

Three more ways to avoid overpaying:

• Skip the Ultimate Edition if you mainly play the story. The upcharge is for premium vehicles, weapons, and cosmetic extras; the Standard Edition already includes the full single-player campaign — and you can add the Ultimate content later via the separate upgrade.
• If you want a physical copy, buy from a discounting retailer. Digital Rockstar games rarely get marked down, but physical boxes sometimes do — just remember the box is a download code, not a disc.
• Don’t chase “early key” deals. Stick to official storefronts and authorized retailers, and be wary of any listing priced suspiciously below the official storefronts.

Should you pre-order GTA 6 or wait?

Pre-orders opened nearly five months before the November launch, and with the game still weeks out there’s no real urgency for most players — the Vintage Vice City Pack is on the table right up to November 20 either way. A few honest points to weigh:

• Pre-order bonuses in the GTA series have historically not stayed exclusive forever, and the Vintage Vice City Pack is available with any purchase through November 20 — so there’s limited “fear of missing out” pressure to commit early.
• You can see a lot of the game before deciding now. Rockstar premiered “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look” on August 27, 2026 — roughly 26 minutes, captured on PS5, on Netflix first and then Rockstar’s YouTube channel. If you’re on the fence about spending $80 or $100, that footage is the cheapest way to make the call.
• The Standard Edition is plenty if you mostly care about the story. Rockstar has described GTA 6 as a single-player experience and has announced no online mode, so the Ultimate Edition’s case rests on wanting the extra vehicles, weapons and apparel — not on getting a head start in a multiplayer game.
• Be careful where you buy. Big launches attract scam listings and fake “early key” sellers. Stick to official storefronts (PlayStation Store, Xbox Store) and well-known authorized retailers, and be wary of any listing priced unusually below the official storefronts.

In short, pre-ordering makes sense if you already know you’re buying and want it locked in — but waiting costs you very little.

The bottom line

Rockstar has confirmed the details fans have waited years for: GTA 6 pre-orders opened at midnight local time on June 25, the Standard Edition is $79.99, the Ultimate Edition is $99.99, and every pre-order includes the free Vintage Vice City Pack. The game launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Whether you order now or closer to launch, just remember the physical version is a code rather than a disc, and only buy through official channels.

For more on the year’s biggest releases, see our guide to the Steam Machine pre-order . UK players can also check our GTA 6 UK price and pre-order guide .

Pricing, dates, and bonus details reflect Rockstar’s official announcement and were re-checked against Rockstar and Take-Two’s own pages on 2 September 2026; details may still change, so always confirm on Rockstar’s official channels and your platform’s storefront before purchasing.