Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games has just become the first company to launch an $80 PS5 game in 2026, setting a new price standard for AAA PS5 video games after Nintendo’s first-party titles. The company confirmed this morning that the highly anticipated game will charge players $80 for the standard edition and $100 for the Ultimate Edition.
GTA 6 will be the first PS5 game with an $80 price tag, but that’s not the only bad news
In a press release, Rockstar Games also confirmed that GTA 6, which is described as a single-player experience, will not launch on disc. The game’s boxed version will contain a download code.
There’s no mention of GTA Online or a Collector’s Edition. As for the $100 Ultimate Edition, here’s what it’ll include:
Vehicles
- ’95 Grotti Cheetah car
- Jason’s Safehouse:
- Dinka Enduro motorcycle
- Crest kayak
- Modkit: Jason’s Vapid Ganado low-riding pick-up truck
- Shitzu Squalo watercraft
- Vehicle & Garage: ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy, Paradise Garage in Watson Bay
- Classic Car Collection (work-in-progress project cars)
Weapons
- Hawk and Little Morgan Revolvers
- Personalized sidearms with detailed engravings for Jason’s Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia’s Klose K17 pistol.
Character Looks
- Whether poolside or side by side, Jason and Lucia can look the part with exclusive outfits, tattoos, and more.
- A capsule collection of apparel and accessories inspired by the Goodtime State’s hit TV show character, Macca the Gator.
Access to shops
- One-Eyed Willie’s mod shop
- Electric Fang Tattoo shop
- Stock 305 clothing store
- Sara’s Unisex Hair Salon
- Rideout Customs mod shop
- PTT Youngin$ Illegal Goods Store
GTA 6 will be open for preorders at midnight local time on June 25. Preorder bonuses include:
- ’55 Vapid Stanier sedan and garage alongside Ocean Beach
- Decadent outfits and hairstyles for both Jason and Lucia
- Tommy Vercetti inspired weapon pattern
- Instantly redeemable free one-month GTA+ subscription
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