Which Grand Theft Auto VI Edition to Choose? A Complete Guide

First, let's look at the prices for Grand Theft Auto VI. From the official Rockstar Games press release, we learned:

So, what does each include?

Pre-order Bonus

By pre-ordering any of the editions, Standard or Ultimate, players will receive

The Vintage Vice City Pack will be available in-game immediately upon release.

Vehicle and Garage — 1955 Vapid Stanier

Players will have the opportunity to ride a classic sedan and use a private garage on Shore Court — it's easy to stroll from there to the sparkling streets and crowded beaches of Ocean Beach. The garage will allow storing weapons and dropping off stolen goods.

Looks — Clothing and Hairstyles

A pastel linen suit and a haircut in the fashion of the decadent decade will help Jason envelop himself in an aura of effortless chic. And at the sight of curly Lucia in a red sequined mini-dress, the whole world will fall at her feet.

Weapon Pattern in Tommy Vercetti Style

Most weapons can be adorned with a tropical pattern inspired by Tommy Vercetti's iconic shirt.

Ultimate Edition

The most "loaded" edition will cost 100 dollars, but it offers much more — both gameplay and visual — excesses.

Vehicle — 1995 GROTTI CHEETAH

The 1995 Grotti Cheetah is an iconic 90s sports car and a symbol of Shore Drive. This car boasts a minimalist retro-futuristic paint job, and it's perfect for those who want to emphasize their readiness to play big.

HAWK & LITTLE MORGAN Revolvers

Male and female versions of this powerful revolver from the Vercetti family collection, designed in classic Vice City style: with embossed palms on the grip, ornate engraving, and a high-magnification scope.

Personalized Weapon Variants for Lucia and Jason

Personalized designs for the Girardi ES9 pistol for Jason and the Klose K17 for Lucia.

Looks — Vice City Style

Lounging by the pool or just strolling side by side, Jason and Lucia will look more stylish than ever – thanks to exclusive clothing, tattoos, and more.

Vehicles — Exclusive Vehicles in Jason's Hideout

If you want to soak up the sun, hop on a military-painted Dinka Enduro motorcycle or a Crest kayak.

Modification Kit — Retro Ganado Variant

Exclusive modifications will allow you to make Jason's battered Vapid Ganado pickup truck more powerful and elegant.

Custom Auto Shop — "CUSTOM OVERHAULS"

You can turn ordinary vehicles into true works of art by ordering interior trim, fancy rims, or a donk-style design. The workshop is only available in the Ultimate Edition.

Beauty Salon — Unisex Salon "AT SARA'S"

Before going out, it's worth sprucing up: in addition to hairstyles, Jason will have access to special shaving options, and Lucia will have access to makeup artist and nail technician services. The salon is only available in the Ultimate Edition.

Watercraft — SHITZU SQUALO

This Squalo, in a pink-blue gradient paint job, moored at Washington Beach, is equipped with a weapon crate containing explosive contents. Perfect for fishing in Gambit Bay.

Clothing Store — Stock 305

The primary destination for anyone coming to Stockyard for elegant street-style clothing and footwear. Jason and Lucia have access to many exclusive looks here. The store is only available in the Ultimate Edition.

Vehicle and Garage — 1967 VAPID DOMINATOR Buggy

This off-road warrior will perform excellently on the wooded slopes of Mount Calaga and in the muddy lowlands. A garage called "Paradise" is available in Watson Bay, where you can store it. The garage also has a weapon locker and a place to store stolen goods.

Tattoo Parlor — "ELECTROFANG"

Stockyard's most famous tattoo parlor is ready to offer Jason and Lucia over 50 signature tattoos designed by the FAILE art collective. The parlor is only available in the Ultimate Edition.

Auto Shop — "ONE-EYED WILLY'S"

This auto shop near Lake Leonida specializes in off-road vehicle modifications and hand-painted vehicle designs. The workshop is only available in the Ultimate Edition.

Looks — "PLEASANT EMOTIONS" Collection

A capsule collection of clothing and accessories dedicated to Macca the alligator – a character from a very popular TV series in the State of Pleasant Emotions.

Gang Base — "Green Thumbs" Contraband Warehouse

At this base, which serves as a front for one of Southside's most vocal and socially active gangs, you can acquire special items and contraband.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT — Classic Car Collection

Wyman, an eccentric collector and local craftsman, will give you a special assignment: to find a number of abandoned classic cars and project cars and restore them to their former glory.

These are all the materials available in the Ultimate Edition that players will receive.

Which edition to choose?

As you may have noticed, many unusual locations that affect visuals or car upgrades have been "locked" by Rockstar Games behind the Ultimate Edition of the game. If you can't wait to see everything in the game, get everything, and have cool clothes, hairstyles, or cars — your choice is the coolest available version for 100 dollars.

There are already rumors that these bonuses will still be available to standard edition buyers as they progress through the story, but how then to explain the note "Only available in Ultimate Edition"? It seems that players will still have to shell out 100 dollars.

However, there is another trap here — pre-order bonuses and the content of Rockstar's Ultimate Editions DO NOT TRANSFER TO RUSSIAN ACCOUNTS on PlayStation 5!

Bonuses for purchasing digital versions of the next-gen Grand Theft Auto V, as well as bonuses for purchasing the Ultimate Edition of Red Dead Redemption 2, do not transfer to Russian accounts on these consoles, even if the games were not previously launched in other regions. They are initially tied only to the account in the region where the game was purchased. PlayStation 5 console owners need to be more careful and choose the correct account for pre-ordering GTA VI — in any of the edition variants!

Fortunately, there is no such problem with XBOX Series X|S. There, only the region of the account itself is changed beforehand — there is no need to create second and third ones. Therefore, XBOX owners can safely buy the Ultimate Edition for the materials described above, or pre-order the standard edition and not worry about bonuses. They will definitely receive them.

The game will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19th. It will officially support Russian language in the form of subtitles and interface translation.