which edition
GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition
What the extra 20 dollars buys
GTA 6 answers › Standard vs Ultimate
Both editions are the same game. The Ultimate Edition adds vehicles, a garage, weapons, outfits, one raid and five shops for $20 more. Confirmed
You can also start with the Standard Edition and buy the upgrade later, so there is no penalty for waiting.
Side by side
| Standard | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $79.99 | $99.99 |
| Format | Digital or boxed code | Digital only |
| The full game | Yes | Yes |
| Vintage Vice City Pack (pre-order) | Yes | Yes |
| Six extra vehicles and the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay | No | Yes |
| Extra weapons and outfits for Jason and Lucia | No | Yes |
| PTT Youngin$ Compound raid | No | Yes |
| Wyman's Classic Car Collection commission | No | Yes |
| Five exclusive shops | No | Yes |
The full item list is on the Ultimate Edition wiki page.
Who should buy which
Standard if you want the story and the world and do not care about starting with extra cars and outfits. Nothing in the Ultimate Edition is described as story content. Our reading
Ultimate if you like a garage full of cars from the first hour, or you know you will want everything.
Boxed buyers get the Standard Edition only. The Ultimate upgrade can be bought on the console store after redeeming the code. Confirmed
The pre-order bonus
Every pre-order gets the Vintage Vice City Pack: a '55 Vapid Stanier, the Shore Court garage with a weapon locker and a fence, outfits and hairstyles, and a palm-tree weapon pattern. Digital pre-orders also get one month of GTA+. Digital purchases made before November 20 keep the pack. Confirmed
Quick answers
Can I upgrade from Standard to Ultimate later?
Yes. Standard Edition owners can buy the upgrade on the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store.
Is there a boxed Ultimate Edition?
No. The Ultimate Edition is digital only.
Does the Ultimate Edition include early access?
No early access has been announced for any edition. Both unlock at the same time.
Related pages
Sources: Rockstar Games edition pages; PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listings; Rockstar's edition pages. Last checked 2026-11-12.