Grand Theft Auto 6 Announces Empty Box Campaign

• Retail availability: Physical copies will ship from major retailers starting November 12, 2026, but they will not include a disc — instead, they will contain a download code for pre-loading

Editions & Pricing (US)

• Standard Edition: $79.99 — includes the base game, GTA Online at launch, and the Vintage Vice City Pack pre-order bonus 

• Ultimate Edition: $99.99 — includes everything in Standard plus exclusive vehicles, weapons, apparel, and story-threaded content 

• Upgrade: Standard owners can upgrade to Ultimate Edition digitally after redeeming their code 

Physical Version Notes

• No disc included — only a download code in the box 

• Purpose: To allow pre-loading on November 12, 2026, so the game is ready for launch day Retailers will have boxed copies available, but Rockstar is avoiding a full physical release to prevent leaks 

Pre-Order & Bonuses

• Pre-orders open: June 25, 2026 

• Pre-order bonus: Vintage Vice City Pack (exclusive in-game items) for purchases before November 20, 2026 

• Free month of GTA+ included with pre-orders

In summary: If you want GTA VI at retail, you’ll need to buy a code-in-box version from November 12, 2026, and download it before launch. Console owners can also pre-order digitally for immediate access.