After years of leaks, speculation, and wild rumors, Rockstar Games has finally confirmed the official price of Grand Theft Auto 6. If you’ve been searching for how much GTA 6 will cost, what editions are available, or whether the rumored $100+ price tags were true, this guide covers everything confirmed so far.
GTA 6 Official Price: $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate
Rockstar Games confirmed GTA 6 pricing on June 24, 2026, a day ahead of pre-orders opening. There are only two editions available at launch:
- Standard Edition: $79.99
- Ultimate Edition: $99.99
This ends over a year of speculation about whether GTA 6 would break the $100 barrier. It didn’t — but it did land $10 above the traditional $69.99 AAA price point, joining titles like Mario Kart World in pushing the standard price for blockbuster console games to $79.99.
The game releases on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version has not been confirmed for launch, and Rockstar typically brings its titles to PC one to two years after console release.
Why Was Everyone Expecting a Higher Price?
The $100+ rumors weren’t baseless. A few things fueled them:
- The leaked development budget. Reports pegged GTA 6’s development cost between $1 billion and $2 billion, leading many fans to assume Rockstar would pass that cost onto buyers with a $150 price tag.
- A retailer leak. Dutch retailer Gameshop Twente listed the game at €99 (roughly $115), which spread quickly across gaming forums before Rockstar’s official announcement.
- Take-Two CEO comments. Strauss Zelnick had previously hinted that paid titles wouldn’t carry aggressive monetization “for titles for which you’ve paid 70 or 80 bucks” — a comment many read (correctly, it turns out) as a signal toward the $79.99 price point rather than $100.
In the end, the official price landed closer to industry expectations than the more dramatic rumors suggested.
GTA 6 Standard vs. Ultimate Edition: What’s the Difference?
| Edition | Price | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $79.99 | Base game, single-player campaign |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | Base game plus an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and story-integrated bonus content |
Rockstar has confirmed that Standard Edition owners aren’t locked out of Ultimate content forever — an upgrade pack will be available separately for players who want to add the Ultimate bonuses later.
There is no Collector’s Edition or Deluxe tier. Earlier rumors about a $129.99 physical collector’s box were analyst speculation, not something Rockstar ever confirmed, and they don’t exist at launch.
Pre-Order Bonuses
All pre-orders placed before November 20, 2026 include the Vintage Vice City cosmetic bundle, featuring themed vehicle wraps, weapon skins, and outfits. Digital pre-orders also come with one free month of GTA+ membership.
GTA 6 Physical Copy Price and Format
If you’re planning to buy a physical copy, there’s an important catch: the box will not contain a disc. Instead, physical editions ship with a download code inside the case. This applies to both Standard and Ultimate physical releases, and pricing matches the digital versions ($79.99 / $99.99).
Physical copies begin shipping on November 12, 2026, a full week before the November 19 launch, giving buyers time to pre-load the full game so it’s ready to play at midnight.
This no-disc decision has drawn criticism from fans and industry commentators, since it effectively removes the ability to resell or trade in physical copies the way players could with previous GTA titles.
GTA 6 Price by Region
Regional pricing varies based on local taxes, purchasing power, and currency conversion. Here’s what confirmed regional pricing looks like for the Standard Edition:
| Region | Local Price | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79.99 | $79.99 |
| United Kingdom | £69.99 | ~$92 |
| Eurozone (Germany, France, etc.) | €79.99 | ~$91 |
| Canada | C$109.99 | ~$77 |
| India | ₹5,999 | ~$63 |
| Japan | — | ~$61 |
| South Korea | 89,800 KRW | ~$58 |
| Pakistan | ~Rs 20,000* | ~$71* |
*Pakistan pricing is an estimated conversion, as Rockstar hasn’t listed an official PKR storefront price; players may see the USD or regional price converted at checkout.
South Korea, Japan, and India come out as the most affordable major markets, while Israel, Hungary, and Switzerland tend to carry the highest USD-equivalent prices due to currency and tax differences. Note that creating a store account in a cheaper region purely to buy the game at a lower price is possible but may violate PlayStation or Xbox terms of service.
Is GTA 6 Really $80, Not $70 or $100?
Yes — to be direct about the most searched version of this question: GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition, not $69.99 and not $100. The Ultimate Edition is $99.99. The widely-feared “$100 minimum” and “$150 rumor” tags never materialized as the actual retail price; those were built on leaks, retailer errors, and budget-based speculation rather than official Rockstar pricing.
Quick FAQ
How much will GTA 6 cost on PS5? $79.99 for Standard Edition, $99.99 for Ultimate Edition — the same pricing applies across PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is there a $100 version of GTA 6? Yes, but it’s not the base game. The $99.99 price applies to the Ultimate Edition, which includes bonus in-game vehicles, weapons, apparel, and story content — not a separate premium version of the whole game.
Will GTA 6 get cheaper closer to release? There’s no indication of a launch discount. Standard AAA pricing typically holds firm through launch week, with sales coming months later.
Does GTA 6 come to PC at this price? PC hasn’t been confirmed for launch, so no PC pricing exists yet. Expect an announcement closer to, or after, the console launch.
Prices reflect Rockstar Games’ official announcement as of June 2026 and are subject to regional adjustments by platform storefronts.