How much does GTA 6 cost? Standard and Ultimate prices in the US, EU, UK and BR

The standard version of GTA 6 costs $79.99 in the US ^[1]. The Ultimate Edition is priced at $99.99 ^[1]. These are the two editions Rockstar has confirmed so far ^[2]. Pre-orders opened on June 25 at midnight local time ^[1], and the game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ^[3].

The price is not identical across regions. The same digital edition in the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store costs differently depending on account region. Nominal differences can be moderate, but differences in purchasing power are significant. In an original study by GTA 6 Space, the Standard edition price was converted into working hours at minimum wage — the result ranges from about 5.8 hours in Germany to 61 hours in Brazil.

What are the confirmed prices by region?

Rockstar has confirmed US pricing directly: $79.99 for Standard and $99.99 for Ultimate ^[1]. UK pricing is £69.99 for Standard and £89.99 for the premium edition ^[3]. European pricing appears at €89.99 for Standard based on retailer listings ^[4], though Rockstar has not published a single EU-wide price because digital storefronts set regional values.

The EU column reflects retailer data rather than an official Rockstar announcement for every country ^[4]. Prices in individual EU markets may differ from these figures.

Key findings of the study

The difference in price barrier between the country with the highest and lowest barrier is over ten times, even though nominal prices in USD or EUR are close. In Brazil the Standard edition costs over 61 working hours — more than seven full working days. In Germany it is 5.8 hours — less than one working day.

Other results from the study: Spain at 9.7 hours, USA at 11 hours, Poland at 11.1 hours ^[1]. The USA figure is notable because the federal minimum wage has not risen since 2009, while Poland's minimum wage grows annually.

This shows that "the price of GTA 6" is not a single number — it is a relation of price to purchasing power. For some players GTA 6 is a routine purchase; for others it represents several days of wages.

Conversion methodology

Every number in the study comes from two official sources: game prices from PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store per region, and minimum wage data from official 2026 figures per country. The conversion divides the local-currency price by the hourly minimum wage in that same currency — no exchange rates are used, because exchange rates introduce distortions that do not reflect local purchasing power.

The full methodology and downloadable data are published under CC BY 4.0 with the study ^[1]. Anyone can verify or extend the dataset.

What does each edition include?

Rockstar has confirmed two editions ^[2]. The Ultimate Edition includes additional vehicles, weapons, and outfits for characters ^[3]. Owners of the Standard edition can upgrade to Ultimate later by paying for the upgrade separately at any time ^[5].

Pre-orders of digital versions include a free month of GTA+ ^[1]. That subscription adds $500,000 to the player's bank balance ^[1] and provides access to classic Rockstar titles through the GTA+ Games Library ^[1].

The Vintage Vice City Pack bonus applies to every purchase before November 20, regardless of edition or region.

Launch context

Pre-orders went live June 25 at midnight local time on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ^[2]. Preload begins November 12 for digital pre-orders ^[1][3]. Physical versions will be available starting November 12 as well ^[1][3].

Physical copies do not contain a disc. They include a download code inside a box ^[1][3][5]. This applies even to shipped versions — there are no traditional physical copies of GTA 6 ^[1].

There is no PC release date yet ^[2]. Rockstar has only announced PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions for November 19 ^[3].

For a fuller comparison of editions, see GTA 6 Standard or Ultimate — which edition to buy. If you are checking platform compatibility before buying, see Will GTA 6 come to PS4 and Xbox One? No — and why. The full launch timeline is covered in GTA 6 release date: November 19, 2026.

Implications for the buying decision

If you have legal regional account flexibility under store terms, it is worth checking whether your region's price is unfavourable compared to neighbouring markets. Differences can be large enough that considering an alternative genuinely pays off — but only within platform rules, because stores block accounts that evade price zones through rule-breaking methods.

A second option: PSN and Xbox gift cards let you use regional prices without entering card details on file.

The decision between Standard and Ultimate depends on whether the additional vehicles, weapons, and outfits justify the $20 difference in the US or £20 in the UK ^[1][3]. The upgrade path exists if you want to start with Standard and decide later ^[5].

FAQ

Sources

1. Here's How Much You'll Pay For GTA 6, And What's.... https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heres-how-much-youll-pay-for-gta-6-and-whats-included-in-the-ultimate-edition/
2. GTA 6 price: $80 base, $100 Ultimate Edition - The Shortcut. https://www.theshortcut.com/p/gta-6-price-all-versions
3. GTA 6 will cost £70 and physical edition will contain no disc - BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrg52egw1ro
4. GTA 6 Price Reportedly Leaked and It's As Expensive As Mario Kart World. https://www.vice.com/en/article/gta-6-price-reportedly-leaked-and-its-as-expensive-as-mario-kart-world/
5. GTA 6 Price & Ultimate Edition REVEALED - YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ1KM1_Sbmk