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The GTA 6 editions aren't what we expected — here's what's included in the Standard and Ultimate
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Grand Theft Auto 6 will have a Standard and Ultimate Edition
The Ultimate Edition is the premium version that comes with a host of exclusive features
Pre-ordering any edition will grant the Vintage Vice City Pack
Rockstar Games has officially revealed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will only have two versions at launch: Standard and Ultimate Edition.
It's not what many expected, but there are some major differences between the two.
If you're on the fence about which edition you plan to pre-order come midnight on June 25, here's everything you need to know about both.
The Standard Edition will cost
Rockstar has confirmed that those who pre-order digital versions of GTA 6 can begin pre-loading on November 12, seven days in advance of the game's launch on November 19.
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However, no matter what version of the game you purchase, be it Standard or Ultimate, the physical edition won't come with a disc, but a download code in the box instead.
It's unfortunate, but the physical version will be available starting November 12 to support pre-loading.
As is typical with most games, the GTA 6 Standard Edition will only come with the base game and no additional add-ons, unlike its more premium counterpart.
Being the more costly edition of the game, the Ultimate Edition will come with an exclusive collection of "premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action around every corner."
"Ultimate Edition bonuses are threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story, with new items uncovered behind each chapter," Rockstar teased.
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Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers - His and hers versions of this powerful revolver with classic Vice City stylings sourced from the Vercetti Estate, including palm-tree-etched grips, engraved detailing, and high-performance scope
Personalized variant weapons - Personalized sidearms with detailed engravings for Jason's Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia's Klose K17 pistol.
Exclusive Vice City Style outfits, tattoos, and more for Lucia and Jason
Jason's safehouse vehicles - including an Army fatigue-tinged Dinka Enduro motorcycle or Crest Kayak
Jason's Vapid Ganado low-riding pickup with exclusive mods
Rideout Customs - a mod-shop to customize vanilla vehicles
Sara's unisex hair salon - facial hair and hairstyles for both Lucia and Jason, and makeup and nails for Lucia
Shitzu Squalo boat with an explosives-laden weapons crate
Stock 305 clothing store - featuring various unique and exclusive looks for Jason and Lucia at Stockyard’s premier destination for elevated streetwear
'67 VAPID Dominator Buggy - can be stored at the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay, which features a weapon locker plus a secure place to deposit stolen goods to be fenced
Electric Fang Tattoo Shop - featuring over 50 tattoos for Lucia and Jason
Goodtime Gear - a capsule collection of apparel and accessories inspired by the Goodtime State’s hit TV show character, Macca the Gator
PTT Younging$ Illegal Goods Store - a gang compound in Southside Vice City to score some special items and distinct contraband
Classic Car Collection - Track down a variety of abandoned classic and work-in-progress project cars and revitalize them to their former glory in this special commission from eccentric collector and local fixer, Wyman
Players who pre-order or purchase any edition of the game before November 20 will receive a code for the Vintage Vice City Pack, "a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest."
’55 Vapid Stanier vehicle - can be stored in the Shore Court personal garage by Ocean Beach
Outfits and hairstyles - a linen, vintage pastel suit for Jason and a red sequin mini dress and curls for Lucia
Weapon pattern - inspired by Tommy Vercetti's iconic palm tree button-up
GTA 6 launches on November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S.
If you're interested in placing a physical pre-order as quickly as possible, you can check and save the search links below.
US GTA 6 pre-order retailer search links: Amazon | Walmart | Best Buy | Target | Game Stop
UK GTA 6 pre-order retailer search links: Amazon | Currys | Argos | Very | EE | Shop To | The Game Collection | John Lewis
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