GTA 6 Ultimate Edition vs Standard: What's Included and Is It Worth It?
The GTA 6 Ultimate Edition costs AUD 159.95 in Australia, AUD 30 more than the AUD 129.95 Standard Edition. For that, you get a bundle of exclusive cars, guns, outfits and tattoos, plus several in-game shops, a garage and a special commission that Standard players can't use.
What you don't get is early access or extra story. Both editions unlock at 12am AEDT on Thursday 19 November 2026, and Rockstar describes both as the same single-player game.
Last updated: 3 November 2026. Edition contents come from Rockstar's announcement (via Take-Two, VGC and Game Informer). Australian prices checked on the PlayStation Store.
Ultimate vs Standard at a glance
| Standard Edition | Ultimate Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Australia (digital) | AUD 129.95 | AUD 159.95 |
| Boxed copy in Australia | Yes (download code, no disc) | No. Digital or upgrade only. |
| Full GTA 6 story | Yes | Yes |
| Unlock time | 12am AEDT, 19 November | Same |
| Preload | From 10 November | Same |
| Vintage Vice City Pack (pre-order bonus) | Yes, before 20 November | Yes, before 20 November |
| Exclusive vehicles, weapons, outfits, tattoos | No | Yes |
| Ultimate-only shops and locations | No | Yes |
| Can upgrade later | Yes, on the PlayStation Store | Not applicable |
Everything in the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition
Rockstar says the Ultimate Edition adds "an exclusive collection" of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel and more, "threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia's story." Here's the confirmed list.
Vehicles
- '95 Grotti Cheetah sports car
- Jason's safehouse vehicles: a Dinka Enduro motorcycle and a Crest kayak
- Ganado Retro Build modkit for Jason's Vapid Ganado
- Shitzu Squalo boat
- '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy, stored at the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay
You can browse these in our GTA 6 vehicles list.
Weapons
- Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers
- Personalised pistols: a Girardi ES9 for Jason and a Klose K17 for Lucia
These are in our GTA 6 weapons list.
Looks and customisation
- Vice City Style outfits and tattoos
- Goodtime Gear, a clothing collection inspired by Macca the Gator
- More than 50 tattoos designed by the artist duo FAILE
Ultimate-only shops and places
- Rideout Customs and One-Eyed Willie's (Lake Leonida) mod shops
- Sara's Unisex Salon for hairstyles, facial hair, make-up and nails
- Stock 305 clothing store
- Electric Fang Tattoo
- Paradise Garage in Watson Bay
- PTT Youngin$ Illegal Goods Store, a gang compound
A special commission
- Classic Car Collection commission from a collector named Wyman
Rockstar hasn't said how long this commission is or how it plays. Some outlets have described it as Ultimate-only mission content, so if you hate missing optional jobs, factor it in.
What Standard Edition players still get
The Standard Edition is the full game. Rockstar describes it as "a single-player experience set in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the series yet." You still get the whole of Leonida, the full story with Jason and Lucia, and the normal shops, garages and vehicles.
Rob Nelson, head of development at Rockstar North, told IGN there are "a lot of hair salons and clothing shops all over the world." So missing Sara's Unisex Salon or Stock 305 doesn't mean you can't change your look.
The pre-order bonus is the same on both editions
Take-Two says every GTA 6 pre-order and purchase before 20 November 2026 gets the Vintage Vice City Pack, on either edition. Forbes reports it includes a '55 Vapid Stanier, an Ocean Beach garage, vintage outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia, and weapon patterns inspired by Tommy Vercetti.
Digital pre-orders also get a free month of GTA+. On the Australian PlayStation Store you claim it by 31 March 2027. The Ultimate Edition Upgrade doesn't qualify for that offer.
Can you upgrade from Standard to Ultimate later?
Yes. JB Hi-Fi says Standard Edition owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade from the PlayStation Store after redeeming their code. The Australian PlayStation Store lists the upgrade, but showed no price and "Unavailable" for pre-order when we checked on 3 November.
Forbes puts the US price gap at USD 20, and the Australian full-edition gap is AUD 30. We'll update this page when the Australian upgrade price appears.
Buying the Ultimate Edition in Australia
There's no boxed Ultimate Edition in Australia. JB Hi-Fi confirms the physical release is Standard only. Your options are:
- Buy the Ultimate Edition digitally from the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store for AUD 159.95.
- Buy a boxed Standard Edition from a retailer (from AUD 125 at some stores) and add the upgrade later.
Option 2 may work out cheaper or dearer depending on the upgrade price, which isn't confirmed yet. Remember that a boxed copy is only a download code, and JB Hi-Fi says its PS5 code needs an Australian PlayStation account. Full price comparison: GTA 6 price in Australia.
Is the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition worth it?
This is our view, not Rockstar's.
Buy the Ultimate Edition if:
- You love customising cars and characters. The extra mod shops, salon, tattoo parlour and clothing store are the biggest part of the bundle.
- You're a completionist. Ultimate-only shops and the Wyman commission may matter for checklists. We'll know after launch whether they count towards 100%. See our GTA 6 100% completion guide.
- You're buying digitally anyway and AUD 30 isn't a big deal.
Stick with Standard if:
- You mainly want the story. It's identical.
- You want a boxed copy from a retailer at the lowest price.
- You'd rather wait and see what the upgrade costs and whether the extras are worth it once people are playing.
The safe middle ground: buy Standard now, then upgrade later if you find you want the extras.
What's confirmed and what isn't
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Edition contents listed above | Confirmed: Rockstar announcement, via VGC and Game Informer |
| AUD 129.95 and AUD 159.95 | Confirmed: PlayStation Store Australia |
| Vintage Vice City Pack on both editions, before 20 November | Confirmed: Take-Two |
| Vintage Vice City Pack contents | Reported by Forbes |
| Upgrade path for Standard owners | Confirmed by JB Hi-Fi, listed on PlayStation Store |
| Upgrade price in Australia | Not shown yet |
| Whether Ultimate items count towards 100% | Unknown until launch |
| Whether the Wyman commission contains story missions | Unconfirmed |
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition FAQs
How much is the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition in Australia?
AUD 159.95 on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store.
Does the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition include early access?
No. Every edition unlocks at the same time: 12am AEDT on 19 November 2026.
Is the Ultimate Edition story different?
No. Both editions contain the same story. The Ultimate Edition adds items, shops and places, plus the Wyman commission.
Can I buy the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition at JB Hi-Fi or EB Games?
Not as a boxed edition. Australian retailers sell the boxed Standard Edition. You can buy Ultimate digitally, or upgrade a Standard copy later.
Does the Ultimate Edition include GTA Online content?
Rockstar hasn't announced a GTA 6 online mode, and the Ultimate Edition contents are single-player items. Read does GTA 6 have online?
Do I get the pre-order bonus with the Standard Edition?
Yes. The Vintage Vice City Pack comes with every pre-order or purchase before 20 November 2026.
The bottom line
The Ultimate Edition is a cosmetic and convenience bundle, not a better version of the story. If customisation is your thing, AUD 30 buys a lot of extras. If you only care about the story, the Standard Edition gives you all of it.
Whichever you pick, our GTA 6 Story Guide will add mission walkthroughs after launch. Before then, see how GTA 6 compares with GTA 5.
Sources
- Take-Two Interactive: Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (24 June 2026)
- PlayStation Store Australia: Grand Theft Auto VI
- VGC: Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition and pre-order bonuses (24 June 2026)
- Game Informer: Grand Theft Auto VI price and Ultimate Edition revealed (24 June 2026)
- Forbes: What GTA VI's Ultimate Edition upgrade actually buys you (30 October 2026)
- GadgetGuy: Starting price for GTA 6 confirmed as pre-orders go live (25 June 2026)
- JB Hi-Fi: Grand Theft Auto VI Standard Edition on PS5
- IGN via Yahoo Tech: GTA 6, The Big Interview with Rockstar North's Rob Nelson (7 October 2026)
