Grand Theft Auto VI is moving closer to pre-order day with a pricing structure that places it among Rockstar Games’ most expensive standard releases. The company has confirmed U.S. pricing at $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, setting an aggressive tone ahead of the game’s launch cycle.
The timing matters because pre-orders are scheduled to open on 25 June at midnight local time for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players worldwide. In markets that open earlier because of time zones, New Zealand is expected to be among the first places where buyers can lock in their copies.
Why the pricing is drawing attention
GTA 6 is the first new Grand Theft Auto title since Grand Theft Auto V arrived in 2013, and it is shaping up as one of Rockstar’s most important releases in more than a decade. That makes its pricing especially notable, since the Standard Edition already sits above many current AAA launches.
The confirmed U.S. figure also gives buyers outside America a clearer reference point as they wait for local storefronts to update. For a game with global demand, even small changes in regional pricing can significantly affect purchase decisions.
Early regional estimates outside the U.S.
New Zealand listings offer the first outside-U.S. clue, with the Standard Edition estimated at NZ$139.95 and the Ultimate Edition at NZ$174.95. Those figures are likely to be watched closely as other stores across the world begin to refresh their pages.
Other markets have not received official pricing yet, but several estimates have emerged based on Rockstar’s regional patterns, current exchange rates, taxes, and broader AAA pricing trends. In India, the Standard Edition is projected at ₹6,999 and the Ultimate Edition at ₹8,999.
In the United Kingdom, the expected prices are £79.99 for the Standard Edition and £99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Canada is estimated at CA$109.99 and CA$134.99, while Australia is projected at AU$129.95 and AU$159.95.
Japan is expected to see pricing at ¥11,980 for the Standard Edition and ¥14,980 for the Ultimate Edition. In the United Arab Emirates, the estimates stand at AED 299 and AED 379.
Several major European markets are expected to land at the premium end of the range as well. Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands are all projected at €89.99 for the Standard Edition and €109.99 for the Ultimate Edition.
Elsewhere, Poland is estimated at PLN 389 and PLN 489, while Sweden is projected at SEK 999 and SEK 1,249. In Latin America, Brazil is expected at R$449 and R$549, Mexico at MX$1,799 and MX$2,199, and Argentina at ARS 119,999 and ARS 149,999.
In Asia beyond Japan, South Korea is estimated at ₩109,000 for the Standard Edition and ₩134,000 for the Ultimate Edition. Saudi Arabia is projected at SAR 299 and SAR 379, while South Africa is expected at R1,699 and R2,099.
What the Ultimate Edition adds
The Standard Edition includes the base game along with pre-order bonuses, but the Ultimate Edition is aimed at players who want a fuller package from day one. Rockstar says the premium tier includes exclusive vehicles, premium weapons, unique outfits, special businesses, and extra customization options.
It also includes exclusive story-related content tied to Jason and Lucia, giving the higher-priced edition a more substantial appeal than a simple cosmetic bundle. That difference helps explain why Rockstar is positioning the game firmly in premium territory.
For now, prices outside the U.S. and New Zealand remain estimates, which means final figures can still shift when digital storefronts are updated. The clearest price checks are likely to arrive as pre-orders activate locally on 25 June, giving buyers in India, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the UAE, Japan, and other markets the first official numbers they will need before launch.
Grand Theft Auto VI is currently scheduled for a global release on 19 November, 2026. Until then, the conversation around price is likely to remain as closely watched as the game itself.
