Grand Theft Auto 6 is launching with two editions, and the gap between them is bigger than you might expect. The Ultimate Edition sits at $100, a $20 premium over the $80 base game, but what you get for that extra money goes well beyond a handful of cosmetics. Rockstar has packed in exclusive weapons, vehicles, shops, missions, and entire businesses that simply don't exist in the standard version. Here's a full breakdown of every bonus included and whether the upgrade is worth it.
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How much does the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition cost?
The Ultimate Edition retails for $100. The base edition of the game costs $80, so you're paying a $20 premium for everything listed below. Given that some of the exclusive content includes entire shops and side missions that don't exist in the standard version, that's a more meaningful difference than a typical deluxe edition price bump.
One thing worth noting about how the Ultimate Edition content works: you don't get everything dumped into your inventory at the start. Rockstar has designed it so new items are uncovered behind each chapter, meaning the bonuses are woven into the campaign progression rather than handed over upfront. That's a different approach from most premium editions, and it keeps the rewards feeling earned.
Exclusive Vice City Style outfits
What weapons are exclusive to the Ultimate Edition?
Two weapon sets are locked behind the Ultimate Edition:
- Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers — a matched his-and-hers pair with Vice City styling pulled from the Vercetti Estate. Palm-tree-etched grips, engraved detailing, and a high-performance scope make these genuinely distinct from standard firearms.
- Personalized Sidearms — engraved variants of Jason's Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia's Klose K17 pistol, giving both protagonists custom versions of their signature weapons.
Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers
What vehicles come with the Ultimate Edition?
The vehicle list is the most varied part of the package, covering sports cars, motorcycles, off-road builds, and watercraft:
The Paradise Garage in Watson Bay comes bundled with the Dominator Buggy and includes a weapon locker plus a secure deposit point for fencing stolen goods.
What exclusive shops and businesses are included?
This is where the Ultimate Edition separates itself most clearly from a standard deluxe upgrade. Five entire businesses only open for Ultimate Edition owners:
- Rideout Customs — a full mod shop offering detailed interiors, custom rims, and donk styling for vehicles
- Sara's Unisex Salon — signature styles for both Jason and Lucia, covering facial hair, makeup, and nails
- Stock 305 — a Stockyard clothing store with exclusive streetwear looks for both protagonists
- Electric Fang Tattoo — over 50 signature tattoos for Jason and Lucia, all designed by artist collective FAILE, located in Stockyard
- One-Eyed Willie's — a Lake Leonida mod shop focused on off-road modifications and hand-painted automotive work
What missions and special content are exclusive?
Beyond cosmetics and shops, two pieces of mission-based content are locked to the Ultimate Edition:
- Ptt Youngin$ Illegal Goods Store — a gang compound raid in Southside Vice City. Complete the mission successfully and escape with special items and distinct contraband.
- Classic Car Collection — a special commission from eccentric collector Wyman, tasking you with tracking down abandoned classic and work-in-progress project cars and restoring them.
These aren't throwaway side activities. The Classic Car Collection ties directly into the vehicle restoration system, and the gang compound raid adds a heist-style mission to the early Vice City experience.
What cosmetic and apparel bonuses are included?
- Vice City Style — exclusive outfits, tattoos, and accessories for both Jason and Lucia
- Goodtime Gear — a capsule collection of apparel inspired by the in-universe TV show character Macca the Gator from the Goodtime State
- Ganado Retro Build — exclusive muscle-car mods for Jason's Vapid Ganado low-riding pickup
Is the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition worth it?
At $20 over the base price, the value calculation here is better than most premium editions. The five exclusive shops alone represent a significant chunk of customization content that base players won't access, and two exclusive mission types add actual gameplay rather than just cosmetic padding. The weapons and vehicles round it out.
The chapter-gated delivery system is the one caveat. You won't have everything from hour one, which is either a feature or an annoyance depending on how you approach open-world games. For players who plan to spend serious time with the campaign and want the deepest Vice City experience available at launch, the $100 price point is defensible.
For everything else you need before launch, including whether Trailer 3 is dropping soon, check the GTA 6 Trailer 3 release guide. For the full library of tips and breakdowns, the GTA 6 strategy guides collection has you covered.