I opened Rockstar’s announcement at 00:02 and stared at the screen. You were already hearing the Discord arguments and the group chats fill up. The price reveal forced a decision where rumors once ruled.
Outside a store this morning, a promotional poster was already curling at the edges — the kind of small signal that something big landed. GTA 6 pricing is now official and clear: the Standard Edition sits at $79.99 (€74), while the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 (€92). The announcement came via Take-Two Interactive’s press release and Rockstar’s storefront, and the timing is explicit: pre-orders open at midnight local time on June 25.
The numbers themselves landed like a loaded magazine — obvious, and impossible to ignore. Standard gives you the full single-player experience plus the Vintage Vice City pre-order bonus. The Ultimate Edition adds a stacked suite of GTA Online content: exclusive vehicles, cosmetics, and bonus cash packs that accelerate the online grind.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
Standard Edition: $79.99 (€74). Ultimate Edition: $99.99 (€92). Those prices apply to both digital storefronts and most physical retailers at launch; physical copies will appear at GameStop, Best Buy, and other chains while PC distribution will include Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Rockstar Games Launcher.
When do pre-orders start?
Pre-orders begin at midnight local time on June 25. If you prefer a physical box, expect retailers to open pre-orders on the same day, and digital storefronts to flip the switch at their local midnight.
Is the Ultimate Edition worth it?
If you play only the single-player campaign, the Standard Edition already delivers the story, locations, and core systems that most people buy GTA for. If you plan to spend time in GTA Online or care about exclusive rideables and early cash, the $20 upgrade packs a lot of small advantages and rare cosmetics — the Ultimate Edition is a neon billboard for extras that are designed to stand out in multiplayer.
My inbox filled with “Which edition are you getting?” messages before morning coffee — the choice is personal and practical. Here’s how I would break it down so you can decide quickly.
If you want the full narrative and the world Rockstar built on November 19, the Standard Edition is the clean answer. It includes the Vintage Vice City pre-order bonus and everything you need to play the main game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC.
If cosmetics, exclusive vehicles, and starter cash change how much fun you expect to have in multiplayer, the Ultimate Edition is only a $20 upsell at $99.99 (€92). For players who buy annual-content-heavy live services, that small premium often pays for itself in faster progression and a more distinct garage.
Rockstar and Take-Two have made the distribution clear: digital on PS5 and Xbox stores, PC on Steam/Epic/Rockstar launcher, and physical through major retailers. If you prefer pre-order bonuses tied to specific retailers, check GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon for flashes of exclusive stock or retailer-specific incentives.
So — are you locking in the Standard experience or paying extra for the Ultimate extras, and why will that choice matter to your first week in Vice City?