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GTA 6 buying guide: editions, price, and a 212 GB install

On the U.S. PlayStation Store, Grand Theft Auto VI is $79.99 for Standard and $99.99 for Ultimate. Plan for around 212 GB of storage, a code-in-box physical copy, and a November 19, 2026 launch.

TIGGEEK Newsroom · Nov 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S. On the U.S. PlayStation Store, the Standard Edition is listed at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. You should also plan for a large download: PlayStation tells PS5 owners to clear a minimum of 212 GB, and The Verge reported Rockstar's figure as up to 212 GB depending on the device.

Editions and what they cost

The PlayStation Store lists Grand Theft Auto VI (Standard) at $79.99 and Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Those are the U.S. dollar prices shown on Sony's storefront. Other retailers and regions can differ, so it is worth checking the store you actually use before you pay.

The Ultimate Edition, according to PlayStation and Rockstar's product copy, adds an exclusive collection of vehicles, weapons, apparel, and other items tied to Jason and Lucia's story, plus locations that PlayStation says are "only open for business in the Ultimate Edition." Standard Edition owners can buy an Ultimate Edition upgrade later from the PlayStation or Microsoft stores.

Digital pre-orders of either edition on the PlayStation Store before November 20, 2026, are offered with the Vintage Vice City Pack and a month of GTA+. PlayStation's own FAQ says that month can roll into a paid subscription unless you cancel it in account settings, and that the offer must be claimed by March 31, 2027. The Xbox store listing also describes a Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+ for purchases made before November 19, 2026, 23:59:59, with its own redemption rules.

!A PlayStation 5 console and DualSense controller. Photograph by Osh33m, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Physical copies have a code, not a disc

If you are buying a boxed copy, it will not contain a playable disc. PlayStation Support says: "Physical (Code-In-Box) versions will only contain a game download code inside the box to support pre-load. A disc will not be included in the box." You redeem the code, then download the game, which means you still need the same storage space and a working internet connection.

Rockstar's support material has said the physical version was expected to become available for shipping and pickup from retailers starting November 12. Once the code is in hand, it can be redeemed for pre-load. A physical Ultimate Edition is not offered; boxed buyers who want those extras would purchase the upgrade after redeeming the Standard code.

Performance, platforms, and file size

The game is not playable on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One as a native install. Xbox One can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming, which Microsoft says starts at 1:00 a.m. ET on November 19 and uses Series S graphics settings. There is no official PC or Switch 2 version at launch.

VideoGamer, citing a Rockstar Newswire post, reports that the game will target 30 frames per second on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar's quoted reason is that the game is "pushing both platforms to their absolute limits" while "maintaining the density and visual fidelity of all its environments and inhabitants." Community claims of a 120Hz or higher-frame-rate mode are unconfirmed and are covered separately.

On PS5 Pro, Sony lists PSSR and ray-traced shadows as the named enhancements. On base PS5, Sony highlights DualSense features, Tempest 3D Audio, and fast loading from the SSD.

The Xbox store listing rates the game Mature 17+. PlayStation and Xbox both describe Grand Theft Auto VI as a single-player experience.

The takeaway

The buying decision is mostly Standard versus Ultimate, plus whether you want a digital copy you can pre-load now or a code-in-box version you can redeem when it arrives. Budget $79.99 or $99.99 at the PlayStation Store's listed U.S. prices, clear on the order of 212 GB, and remember that pre-load still unlocks on November 19.

Cover image: Downtown Miami, photographed by Don Ramey Logan. Licensed under CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The photo is a real-world view of the city that inspired Vice City; it is not official game artwork.

Key facts

Standard Edition: $79.99 on the U.S. PlayStation Store
Ultimate Edition: $99.99 on the U.S. PlayStation Store
Install size: Minimum 212 GB on PS5; up to 212 GB depending on device, per Rockstar via The Verge
Physical version: Code-in-box; no disc
Release date: November 19, 2026