Two editions, one pre-order bonus, and one detail about physical copies that catches a lot of buyers out.
The Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 (roughly £69.99 and £89.99 in the UK). There are only these two; there is no Collector's or Special Edition of the game.
Every pre-order placed before November 20, 2026 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital pre-orders also get a free month of GTA+.
The base game is identical in both. Nothing is cut from the story or the map in the Standard Edition.
$79.99 approx. £69.99
Best for: Most players
The base game. Nothing is cut from the story or the map.
$99.99 approx. £89.99
Best for: Players who want the extra in-game content
Base game plus an exclusive collection of items threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story. Digital only.
| Feature | Standard — $79.99 | Ultimate — $99.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Full base game | Yes | Yes |
| Complete story and map | Yes | Yes |
| Exclusive vehicles, weapons, apparel | No | Yes |
| Vintage Vice City Pack (pre-order) | Yes | Yes |
| Free month of GTA+ (digital pre-order) | Yes | Yes |
| Physical version available | Code-in-box only | Digital only |
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Every pre-order placed before November 20 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, which carries benefits tied to the Vice City era. Digital pre-orders also include a free month of GTA+.
ConfirmedPhysical copies on both PS5 and Xbox are code-in-box — there is no disc. If you want a disc, there is no edition that provides one.
ReportedThe Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 in the US, with UK pricing around £69.99 and £89.99. That makes the standard version roughly $10 above the typical AAA price.
Every pre-order placed before November 20, 2026 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, which carries benefits tied to the Vice City era. Digital pre-orders also include a free month of GTA+.
No. Physical copies on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are code-in-box — the case contains a download code rather than a disc. If a disc matters to you, no edition provides one.
Not for the game. There is no Special or Collector’s Edition of GTA 6 itself — only Standard and Ultimate. The $399.99 "Vice City Collection" is a merchandise box and does not include a copy of the game.