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Standard versus Ultimate
The Standard Edition includes Grand Theft Auto VI. Rockstar describes Ultimate as adding premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and content spread through Jason and Lucia's story. It costs $20 more in the United States.
Because an Ultimate Edition Upgrade is sold separately, buyers do not have to decide on every extra before owning the base game. Compare the local upgrade price and terms before assuming a bundle saves money.
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Pre-order bonuses
Digital pre-orders and qualifying purchases before November 20 include the Vintage Vice City Pack, including a '55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and garage plus outfits and hairstyles. Digital pre-orders also advertise a free month of GTA+.
Read renewal terms: a free subscription period may continue as a paid subscription unless canceled. Benefits and availability can differ by country and platform.
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The physical version is code-in-box
Rockstar Support says the physical package contains a redemption code and no disc. That supports pre-loading but means the game still requires a full download and the code becomes the license.
Do not buy a used opened copy without confirming the code is unused. There is no physical Ultimate Edition; eligible Standard owners can purchase the upgrade digitally.
- Standard: $79.99 US
- Ultimate: $99.99 US
- Pre-load: November 12
- Physical: download code, no disc
- Platforms: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
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Which edition should you buy?
Choose Standard if you care mainly about the campaign and prefer to judge premium extras later. Choose Ultimate only if its named vehicles, weapons, clothing, and story additions are worth the extra cost to you. No pre-order bonus is a substitute for independent launch reviews.
