Worth that extra twenty bucks? Folks have been wondering ever since pre-sales started June 25, comparing the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition to the Standard. Truth is out now.
The Pricing
Priced at seventy-nine ninety-nine, Standard Edition lands just under eighty bucks. Ninety-nine ninety-nine buys the top version, a full twenty dollars more. Nothing else shows up on the list - no middle option, no fancy extras, no special release promised yet. Pick one of two, separated by twenty dollars. Grab either ahead of November twentieth, get the old-school Vice City bonus pack included.
What the $20 Gets You
Right from the start, the main GTA 6 storyline stays exactly the same no matter which version you pick. Instead of stronger gameplay perks or quicker leveling up, the Ultimate Edition loads extra content into the game right away. Think more life in the streets, richer crowds, things like that - right there when you begin.
Specifically you get:
Among the five unique in-game spots sits Rideout Customs, then comes Sara's Unisex Salon tucked just behind. A bit farther ahead, Stock 305 opens its doors wide each morning. Not far off, Electric Fang Tattoo pulses with dim neon light. Last on the block, One-Eyed Willie's stands half-hidden beneath cracked awnings. Each one works only when playing alone - no internet needed. Because of that setup, spending twenty dollars begins to seem less like a cost, more like an entry into something untouched by servers or lobbies.
A pile of rare rides sits ready - the '95 Grotti Cheetah leads, followed by the Shitzu Squalo, slicing through water. Next comes the Dinka Enduro, built tough on two wheels. Then there's the slender Crest Kayak, quiet on calm surfaces. Rounding it out, the '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy rests inside its own garage tucked into Watson Bay.
Hidden firearms - a pair of custom Hawk and Little Morgan revolvers kept at the Vercetti Estate, then handed down to him and her. Each gun bears names etched into the steel, marking Jason's and Lucia's own.
Outfits stand out, thanks to unique designs you cannot find elsewhere. Tattoos add flair, each one crafted with care. The Goodtime Gear line comes from Macca the Alligator, a character on a show inside the game.
The PTT Youngin$ Compound is the most meaningful addition — it's an actual playable mission, not just a cosmetic skin. Break into the stronghold, grab rare goods, get out clean.
The Honest Verdict
For those focused on looks, full collection goals, or unlocking each shop right away, the Ultimate Edition makes sense. Five unique stores come with it - enough reason for detail-oriented players to pick it up.
For simply enjoying the narrative without chasing rare cars or special clothes, the $79.99 base version works well enough. Though it costs twenty dollars less, you aren't losing a mountain of material - just some store options plus two distinct side missions here and there.
Here's something else to keep in mind - access to the Ultimate Edition isn't blocked if you start with Standard. Switching up is always an option, even after release day rolls around. That means your choice today doesn't trap you tomorrow. Grab the Standard version right now, then add on the extra features later, assuming they feel valuable once you see them.
Pre-orders are live now. November 19 is 144 days away.