GTA VI Editions and Preorder Bonuses Explained

Rockstar Games offers two editions of Grand Theft Auto VI: the Standard Edition and the Ultimate Edition. The Standard Edition contains the game, while the Ultimate Edition adds a collection of items that Rockstar says will be uncovered across chapters of Jason and Lucia's story.

This article lists the contents exactly as Rockstar currently describes them. It does not assign values or gameplay effects that Rockstar has not published.

Standard Edition

The Standard Edition includes Grand Theft Auto VI. It is available digitally and as a physical code-in-box version.

The physical box does not contain a game disc. It contains a digital download code, and Rockstar expects physical versions to become available for shipping and retailer pickup starting November 12, 2026 to support preloading.

Standard Edition owners can purchase the separate Ultimate Edition Upgrade through the PlayStation or Microsoft storefront after redeeming the Standard Edition code. Rockstar says the upgrade can be purchased at any time.

Ultimate Edition

The Ultimate Edition is available digitally and contains Grand Theft Auto VI plus the GTAVI: Ultimate Edition Upgrade. Rockstar lists the following Ultimate Edition content:

• '95 Grotti Cheetah
• Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers
• Personalized Weapon Variants
• Vice City Styles
• Jason's Safehouse Vehicles
• Ganado Retro Build
• Rideout Customs Mod Shop
• Sara's Unisex Salon
• Shitzu Squalo
• Stock 305 Clothing Store
• '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and Garage
• Electric Fang Tattoo Parlor
• One-Eyed Willie's Mod Shop
• Goodtime Gear
• PTT Youngin$ Compound
• Classic Car Collection

Rockstar says these bonuses are threaded across Jason and Lucia's story, with new items uncovered behind each chapter. Rockstar has not provided a complete explanation of every item's mechanics, so descriptions beyond the official names would be speculation.

A physical Ultimate Edition is not available. Buyers of the physical Standard Edition can purchase the digital Ultimate Edition Upgrade after redeeming the code from their box.

Vintage Vice City Pack

Digital preorders and purchases of either edition before November 20, 2026 include the Vintage Vice City Pack. Physical preorders also include the pack. Rockstar lists these contents:

• '55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and Garage
• Outfits and Hairstyles
• Exclusive Weapon Pattern

The official Newswire describes the pack as a collection inspired by an earlier era of Vice City. Rockstar has not published detailed statistics or gameplay advantages for these items.

Free month of GTA+

Rockstar Support lists one month of GTA+ Membership with digital preorders and digital purchases of either edition made before November 20, 2026. The physical preorder contents listed by Rockstar do not include the free GTA+ month.

GTA+ availability and membership requirements are governed by Rockstar's service terms. This bonus should not be confused with the Ultimate Edition Upgrade; they are separate items.

Edition comparison

Which facts should buyers check before ordering?

Prices and store availability can vary by platform and region, so check the relevant PlayStation or Microsoft storefront before buying. For a physical code, Rockstar recommends using a retailer in the same country as the platform account that will redeem it.

The important distinction is straightforward: Standard contains the game, while Ultimate contains the game and the Ultimate Edition Upgrade. Standard owners are not permanently locked out of the Ultimate content because Rockstar offers the upgrade separately.

Read the current details in Rockstar Support's official editions guide and on the official GTA VI editions page.