Standard Edition
$79.99
£69.99 / €79.99
Digital or code in box — no disc
The base game with no bonuses. The physical version is just a code; there's no disc.
Two editions. One performance number Rockstar finally gave.
Prices, the preorder bonus, and the physical version are all clearly announced. On performance and resolution, Rockstar itself finally spoke up — but only partly.
Checked 29 September 2026. Every technical figure shows whether Rockstar said it or Digital Foundry calculated it.
This page follows the same split as the rest of the site: official prices and edition contents first, then the technical side with a clear line between Rockstar's own words and independent analysis, ending with what's still unknown.
Editions and pricing
Two editions, nothing else. Prices from Rockstar and Take-Two, 24 June 2026.
Ultimate Edition
$99.99
£89.99 / €99.99
Digital only
Seven exclusive vehicles (including the Vapid Dominator Buggy and a 1995 Grotti Cheetah), five edition-exclusive stores, upgraded weapons for Jason and Lucia, and two apparel collections. Bonuses unlock progressively by story chapter, not all at once.
Upgrading from Standard to Ultimate
Standard Edition owners can buy an Ultimate Edition Upgrade after redeeming their code.
Preorder bonus
The Vintage Vice City pack goes with every order or purchase made before 20 November 2026, regardless of edition or platform
A 1955 Vapid Stanier with the Shore Court garage, period outfits and hairstyles for both Jason and Lucia, and a palm-tree weapon skin pattern inspired by Tommy Vercetti.
One free month of GTA+
Digital preorders only. PS5-only, redeemable through 31 March 2027, once per account. Physical preorders don't get this bonus.
Physical version and collector's editions
A box exists, but no disc — and the collector's box is sold separately, without the game
- The physical edition is, per Rockstar, "a code in a box, no disc" — the game still downloads in full.
- Physical boxes go on sale 12 November 2026, the same day preloading opens.
- No collector's edition with a statue, artbook, or steelbook has been announced.
Neither Rockstar nor Take-Two has explained why there's no collector's edition — only analyst speculation exists, not an official reason.
The Goodtime State collector's box
Announced 24 September 2026 — merchandise, not a game edition
Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection is a collector's box inspired by the Leonida TV show Macca the Gator. It does not include the game — Rockstar explicitly states that it is sold separately. It costs $399.99 from the Rockstar Games Store; the store lists a Czech price of CZK 9,738.99. It is available to preorder while supplies last.
What's in the box (11 items)
- Macca the Gator figurine
- Oakley Frogskins sunglasses
- Leonida Keys crossbody bag
- New Era 9FORTY cap
- Macca the Gator magnetic mirror
- Chunkee the Manatee shot glass
- Vice City collectible swizzle stick
- Vice City razor-blade keychain
- Set of 9 Leonida Keys enamel pins in a tin
- 9 Leonida Keys stickers
- Double-sided souvenir poster featuring a map of Leonida
Rockstar Store — The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection · Rockstar Games — collector's box preorders
Accessories
The only official GTA 6 accessory Sony has announced so far
On 3 September 2026, Sony announced two GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers at a State of Play — black and white, with an iridescent finish and a palm-leaf texture. $84.99 each, launching 19 November 2026 alongside the game. Preorders open 10 September 2026, 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET. The black edition is a PlayStation Direct exclusive in the US, UK, and parts of Europe; the white one is more widely available.
Performance and resolution
Rockstar addressed this directly for the first time — but not completely
Rob Nelson, co-studio head at Rockstar North, told creator Davy Jones in an August interview that development builds run at 30 frames per second, and that the team doesn't yet know whether a performance mode (60fps) will exist — he'd need to check with the technical team. He said he had no details yet on final resolution or ray tracing.
Kotaku — Rockstar on 30fps and uncertainty around a performance mode
Analysis of the Extended Look footage (27 August 2026, captured on base PS5): an estimated native resolution around 1440p with no significant temporal upscaling, and a stable 30fps. Digital Foundry calls a 60fps mode on current hardware "extremely unlikely," and judges PS5 Pro's estimated 7% performance uplift insufficient.
This is Digital Foundry's own technical analysis of released footage, not a Rockstar figure — per Nelson, Rockstar itself doesn't have a final resolution yet.
Xbox Series S
The only official word is a general reassurance, no numbers
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, responding to investor concerns about Series S, said: "We support the platforms where the consumers are for as long as they're there, and we find a way to support platforms despite different levels of tech. Our labels are really good at that. I'm not really worried." No concrete resolution or frame-rate figures for Series S were given.
Technical estimates (not a Rockstar figure) based on hardware specs suggest possibly 720p on Series S versus roughly 1440p on Series X/PS5, potentially without ray-traced reflections and with more limited texture streaming.
Preloading and launch day
The preload date is official; the unlock hour and download size aren't
Preloading opens 12 November 2026
One week before release, for both digital preorders and physical box-code redemptions.
Unlock time by timezone not announced
Sites like GTA Boss infer likely times from PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listings, but say plainly that Rockstar has said nothing about the launch hour itself.
Download size is only an estimate
Community estimates cluster around 150–200GB for the base install plus a possible 15–50GB day-one patch — no official figure exists.
What's still unknown
Open questions worth waiting on an official word for, not an estimate
- Unannounced PC version — no date, no window, no announcement. Series precedent (GTA IV +7 months, GTA V +19 months, RDR2 +18 months) suggests late 2027 at the earliest, but that's an inference from precedent only.
- Unannounced Exact regional pricing outside the US — the GBP/EUR figures come from press reporting, not directly from Sony's or Microsoft's own storefronts.
- Unannounced Final resolution, ray tracing, and a confirmed performance mode for PS5, PS5 Pro, Series X, and Series S.
- Unannounced Specific PS5 Pro enhancements beyond the generic "PS5 Pro Enhanced" storefront label.
- Unannounced An official console-and-game bundle from Sony or Microsoft — only retailer-assembled bundles exist so far.
- Unannounced A collector's edition with physical merchandise.
- Unannounced The exact unlock hour by timezone.
- Unannounced Install size and the day-one patch size.
- Unannounced ESRB/PEGI rating — listed as "not yet rated" as of Take-Two's press release.
Frequently asked questions
How much will GTA 6 cost?
Standard Edition is $79.99 (£69.99 / €79.99), Ultimate Edition is $99.99 (£89.99 / €99.99). There are no other game editions; the $399.99 The Goodtime State collector's box does not include the game.
What extra is in the Ultimate Edition?
Seven exclusive vehicles, five edition-exclusive stores, upgraded weapons, and two apparel collections. It unlocks progressively through the story, not all at once.
Will GTA 6 come to PC?
Not announced. Rockstar currently lists only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Based on how long previous games waited, a guess would be late 2027 at the earliest — but that's an estimate, not an announcement.
How many frames per second will the game run at?
According to Rockstar North's Rob Nelson, development builds run at 30fps, and the studio doesn't yet know if there'll be a performance mode. This is the first time Rockstar has addressed the topic directly, not just reviewer speculation.
What resolution will the game run at?
Rockstar doesn't know yet, per Nelson. Digital Foundry estimates around 1440p on base PS5 from Extended Look footage — but that's their own technical estimate, not a Rockstar figure.
Will the physical version have a disc?
No. Rockstar describes the physical edition as "a code in a box" — the game still downloads in full either way.
Is there a collector's edition?
There is no collector's edition of the game — only Standard and Ultimate. On 24 September 2026, however, Rockstar began selling The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection collector's box ($399.99; CZK 9,738.99 in the Czech Republic), with a figurine, sunglasses, a poster featuring a map of Leonida, and other items. It does not include the game.
Context
Prices and dates can also be checked against the questions page and the timeline. Technical claims with no source belong in the rumour tracker.