Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI are now live across Xbox digital storefronts, with the base edition starting at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Rockstar Games confirmed the November 19, 2026 launch date for Xbox Series X|S, and anyone who buys before November 20 receives the Vintage Vice City Pack plus one month of GTA+ 1 2 3.
Editions and Pricing at a Glance
| Edition | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Base Edition | $79.99+ | Base game + Vintage Vice City Pack |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99+ | Base game + Ultimate Edition Upgrade + Vintage Vice City Pack |
| Standalone Upgrade | $20.00 | Ultimate Edition Upgrade only (for existing base pre-orders) |
The Ultimate Edition Upgrade unlocks exclusive in-game items for protagonists Jason and Lucia, including the ’95 Grotti Cheetah, Hawk & Little Morgan Revolver, personalized weapon variants, Vice City–themed apparel, Jason’s Safehouse Vehicles, the Ganado Retro Build, and the Shitzu Squalo speedboat 1. It also grants access to exclusive destinations like Rideout Customs, Sara’s Unisex Salon, Stock 305, Electric Fang Tattoo, One-Eyed Willie’s, and the PTT Youngin$ Compound raid mission.
Pre-Order Bonuses and GTA+ Redemption
Buyers who purchase any edition before November 20, 2026 automatically receive:
- Vintage Vice City Pack — retro-themed outfits, vehicles, and cosmetics.
- One Month of GTA+ — redeemable within 180 days of pre-order. Redemption is console-only via Offers & credits in the Microsoft Store, and child accounts restricted by age ratings cannot claim it 1.
Rockstar Support notes that pre-orders are available at the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Rockstar Store, plus select physical retailers. Physical copies ship with a download code only — no disc is included 2.
What the Game Is
Grand Theft Auto VI is a single-player open-world experience set in the fictional U.S. state of Leonida, centered on the criminal partnership of Jason and Lucia in a neon-soaked Vice City. It launches exclusively on Xbox Series X|S (optimized) and PlayStation 5 3.
The game supports 13 languages and targets an Mature 17+ rating. Xbox listing confirms single-player focus, Xbox achievements, presence, and cloud saves 1.
Bottom Line
If you want the full Ultimate Edition bonus roster, pre-order the $99.99 edition before November 20 — the Vintage Vice City Pack and GTA+ month are time-gated. Base-edition buyers get the same bonuses, just without the exclusive vehicles, weapons, and businesses. Either way, November 19 is the date to mark: Rockstar’s first next-gen GTA is almost here.
Hero image credit: Microsoft / Xbox Store (official)
