GTA 6 price confirmed: $79.99 standard, $99.99 Ultimate, and a box with no disc
Rockstar has announced pricing, opened pre-orders and confirmed that the physical edition ships as a download code rather than a disc.
Photo: Vice City Style из Ultimate Edition · Rockstar Games · © Rockstar Games
The short answer
- Standard edition
- $79.99The base game, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
- Ultimate Edition
- $99.99Base game plus cosmetics and in-game bonuses, including vehicles for Jason and Lucia
- Pre-orders
- Open nowPlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Store and retailers
- Physical edition
- Download code, not a discIn shops from 12 November 2026, unlocks on release day
- Release date
- 19 November 2026A digital pre-order carries over automatically if the date moves
The last big unknown before launch is closed: Grand Theft Auto VI has a price. The standard edition costs $79.99, the Ultimate Edition $99.99, and pre-orders are already live across every major storefront.
What each edition costs
| Edition | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $79.99 | The base game |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | Base game plus cosmetic items and in-game bonuses, including vehicles for Jason and Lucia |
The $79.99 figure puts GTA 6 at the top of the current console pricing tier rather than beyond it — the same level several publishers moved to over the past two years.
Where to pre-order
Pre-orders are open on the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, the Rockstar Store and at retailers. A digital pre-order carries across automatically if the release date shifts again, which is worth remembering given that this game has already been delayed twice.
Digital pre-orders can be refunded until release under the usual store rules. Physical pre-orders follow the retailer's policy instead, and those vary a lot.
The physical edition has no disc
This is the detail that generated most of the noise. The boxed version contains a download code, not a disc, and reaches shops on 12 November — a week ahead of the digital launch on 19 November.
Practically, that means three things:
- you cannot install offline from the box, so the full download is mandatory;
- the "physical" copy has no resale value as a used disc once the code is redeemed;
- buying the box early does not let you play early — the code unlocks on release day.
If you were planning to buy physically to save on bandwidth, that plan no longer works.
What is still unannounced
A PC version has no date. Details of the online mode have not been shared. Neither of those changed with the pricing announcement — see the status board for everything we track, with the date of the last check on each line.
Full breakdown of editions and regional pricing lives on the price page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The standard edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99. Regional prices in local currency vary by store and are set by the storefront, not by Rockstar.
Is the Ultimate Edition worth the extra $20?
It adds cosmetic items and in-game bonuses, including vehicles for Jason and Lucia. There is no story content and no early access in it, so the answer depends entirely on whether cosmetics matter to you.
Where can I pre-order GTA 6?
On the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, the Rockstar Store and at retailers. Prices are the same across storefronts; only regional currency conversion differs.
Can I get a refund on a pre-order?
Digital pre-orders can be refunded until release under each store's normal rules. Physical pre-orders follow the retailer's own policy, and those vary a great deal.
Does the physical edition contain a disc?
No. The box contains a download code. You cannot install offline from it, the full download is mandatory, and once the code is redeemed the box has no resale value as a used game.
Does buying the box on 12 November let me play early?
No. The box reaches shops a week before launch, but the code unlocks on release day, 19 November 2026.
Sources
- Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI official pageSeptember 3, 2026
- Rockstar Newswire
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