Rockstar Sets GTA VI at $79.99 and Puts Download Codes in Physical Boxes

Rockstar Games revealed the price for Grand Theft Auto VI today and confirmed that pre-orders start at midnight local time tomorrow. Standard editions carry a price of $79.99. The Ultimate Edition raises that figure to $99.99 and bundles an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and actions that thread through the story of protagonists Jason and Lucia.

Pre-orders and purchases completed before November 20 unlock the Vintage Vice City Pack for everyone. This collection recalls the neon era of Vice City through items such as a 1955 Vapid Stanier sedan with garage access, outfits, hairstyles, and a weapon skin. Digital pre-order buyers receive a free month of GTA+ membership that activates immediately and opens access to Grand Theft Auto Online plus other Rockstar titles in the subscription library.

Players gain access to the full game on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Digital customers can begin pre-loading on November 12, giving them a full week to prepare. Physical editions reach store shelves on November 12 as well. Each box holds a download code that supports the same early pre-load window. No disc comes with the physical package.

Rockstar describes the title as the biggest and most immersive single-player chapter in the series so far. The story follows a conspiracy in Leonida state centered on Jason and Lucia. Packaging physical copies with only a download code lets buyers start the game on day one without installation delays once the code redeems. This format still delivers a boxed product for retail displays and collectors.

Pre-orders open tomorrow across the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, and global retailers. The game carries no rating yet.