GTA 6 Edition Comparison
Standard or Ultimate? Here's exactly what the extra $20 gets you — and what it doesn't — so you can decide without the marketing spin.
Feature by feature
Rows marked “reported” come from press and community coverage of the Ultimate Edition, not a first-party Rockstar page — confirm final contents on the official PlayStation or Xbox store listing before buying.
| Feature | Standard | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Full Jason & Lucia storyreported | Included | Included |
| Complete map (all of Leonida, incl. Vice City)reported | Included | Included |
| Every core gameplay mechanicreported | Included | Included |
| Access to 5 Ultimate-only shopsreported | Not included | Included |
| Extra vehicles & weapons from those shopsreported | Not included | Included |
| 2 additional side missionsreported | Not included | Included |
| Exclusive salon options (Jason facial hair, Lucia makeup)reported | Not included | Included |
The '55 Vapid Stanier, the Shore Court Garage, exclusive outfits and hairstyles, and unique weapon patterns — for anyone who pre-orders before 20 November 2026. This is a separate offer from the Ultimate Edition, and it's the single most confused thing about GTA 6's editions.
Is Ultimate worth it? Honestly — for most people, no.
Standard Edition already contains the entire game: the full Jason and Lucia story, the complete map, and every core mechanic. Ultimate is reported to add convenience and cosmetics on top — five extra shops, some extra vehicles and weapons, two side missions, and salon options — not story content. If none of that specifically appeals to you, Standard is the better value. If you know you want the extras, Ultimate delivers them. Either way, the choice is yours to make with the full picture, not a marketing headline.
What you're NOT missing in Standard
What we know for certain
Release date, pre-load date, platforms and both editions' prices above are Rockstar-confirmed. The feature breakdown for both editions — including what's included in Standard — is reported by press and community sources, not a first-party Rockstar page — confirm the final contents on the official PlayStation or Xbox store listing before buying.
FAQ
What's the difference between the GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate Edition?
The Standard Edition ($79.99 / £69.99) is reported to contain the complete game — the full Jason and Lucia story, the entire state of Leonida including Vice City, and every core gameplay mechanic. The Ultimate Edition ($99.99 / £89.99) is reported to add access to five Ultimate-only in-game shops, extra vehicles, weapons and cosmetics tied to those shops, two additional side missions, and exclusive salon options for Jason and Lucia. As far as has been reported, nothing of the main story or map is withheld from Standard.
Is the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition worth the extra $20 / £20?
For most players, no — Standard already contains the entire game and story, so you aren't missing any content by skipping Ultimate. Ultimate is reported to add convenience items: extra shops, vehicles, weapons, two side missions and cosmetic salon options, not additional story. It's worth it only if those specific extras matter to you personally.
Does the Vice City Pack pre-order bonus come only with the Ultimate Edition?
No — this is a common point of confusion. The Vice City Pack (the '55 Vapid Stanier, the Shore Court Garage, exclusive outfits, hairstyles and weapon patterns) is a separate pre-order bonus that comes with BOTH the Standard and Ultimate Edition, as long as you pre-order before 20 November 2026. It is not an Ultimate-exclusive perk.
When does GTA 6 release and on which platforms?
GTA 6 releases on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Digital pre-loads open on 12 November 2026. No PC version has been announced.
What am I NOT missing if I buy the Standard Edition?
You get the complete Jason and Lucia story, the full map of Leonida including Vice City, and every core gameplay mechanic — the entire game. What you don't get is access to five Ultimate-only shops, some extra vehicles and weapons, two additional side missions, and exclusive salon cosmetic options — none of which affect the story or map.
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