Rockstar confirms GTA 6 pricing and November launch plans

Rockstar has ended months of speculation by officially revealing the price and release timetable for Grand Theft Auto 6, one of the most anticipated games in about a decade. The company said the standard edition will cost $80, while the Ultimate Edition will be priced at $100, a level it described as broadly in line with current AAA game pricing rather than the much higher figure some analysts and fans feared.

Preorders open at midnight on June 25 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Digital buyers will be able to preload the game starting November 12, so they can play immediately when it launches on November 19. Rockstar also said the physical version will not include a disc, only a boxed package containing a download code, and that code will also allow the same preload date. In practice, the box is the only difference between the physical and digital copies.

The extra $20 for the Ultimate Edition adds digital content that will appear at different points in the story, including weapons, vehicles, clothing items, and unique tattoos. Customers who preorder or buy the game before November 20 will also receive a special Vintage Vice City Pack, a nod to the 2002 classic. That bundle includes a 1955 Vapid Stanier sedan, a garage, 1980s-style outfits and hairstyles, and a pastel-themed weapon skin.

Alongside the announcement, Rockstar released multiple screenshots showing Ultimate Edition content, including the main characters Jason and Lucia, as well as the new outfits, vehicles, and tattoos. The images highlight the game's detailed, realistic look and its gritty atmosphere. After being delayed twice, GTA 6 is now on track for a November release, and Rockstar recently described it in a job ad as the “biggest game launch in history.”