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The day has come: if you’ve preordered Grand Theft Auto 6, you can now preload the game onto your PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. You’ll need 212GB of space on your drive, but if you have the free storage space, you can load the game onto your console so it’s ready to go when it releases on November 19 (you can check your global release time here).
If you preordered a “physical copy,” you’ll have to wait until it arrives to preload it, but it should be delivered within the next few days. I use scare quotes on the words “physical copy” because there is no actual disc version of GTA 6. Physical copies are simply a box that includes a code you can redeem on the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store.
Those who haven’t preordered a copy can do so now and begin their preload. It’s available in two editions: standard and ultimate. The ultimate edition comes with a bunch of extra in-game digital items, detailed below.
Physical copies of GTA 6 are only available for the standard edition. But, if you want a box to put on your shelf and you also want the ultimate edition, you can buy the physical standard edition, and then buy the “Ultimate Edition Upgrade,” which basically turns your standard edition into the ultimate edition. The total cost is the same.
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Standard Edition (Physical) – $79.99
Standard Edition (Digital) – $79.99
Ultimate Edition – $99.99
Ultimate Edition Upgrade – $20
Here are all the preorder links you’ll need, in case you haven’t locked in your preorder yet but want to jump on it now that preloads are live.
Grand Theft Auto VI is now confirmed as the most pre-ordered game in history on both the PlayStation Store (according to the official PlayStation Blog) and the Microsoft Store (according to Microsoft’s official Xbox Wire). That’s perhaps unsurprising, both because it’s probably the most highly anticipated game ever released, and because physical copies only exist in “code in a box” form. Even so, it’s impressive.
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Contents
Exclusive Vehicles & Storage
- Vapid Dominator Buggy with access to the Paradise Garage, including a weapon locker and stash box.
- ’95 Grotti Cheetah sports car with a retro-inspired design.
- Dinka Enduro motorcycle, Crest Kayak, and exclusive Vapid Ganado pickup truck upgrades at Jason’s Safehouse.
- Shitzu Squalo speedboat equipped with a weapons crate.
Extra Vehicle Content
- Access to two exclusive vehicle customization shops:
- Rideout Customs (Vice City)
- One-Eyed Willie’s (Lake Leonida)
- Classic Car Collection side activity featuring restoration projects, including four Ultimate Edition-exclusive vehicles.
Exclusive Weapons
- Hawk & Little Morgan Revolver with unique Vice City-themed designs for Jason and Lucia.
- Personalized versions of Jason’s Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia’s Klose K17 pistol.
Additional Missions & Activities
- PTT Youngin$ Compound content, including a special robbery opportunity and exclusive contraband rewards.
Cosmetics & Character Customization
- Exclusive outfits, tattoos, and accessories for Jason and Lucia.
- Goodtime Gear clothing collection.
- Access to Stock 305, an exclusive streetwear store.
- Exclusive hairstyles, makeup, nails, and facial hair options from Sara’s Unisex Salon.
- Over 50 exclusive tattoos from Electric Fang Tattoo.
That’s a lot of stuff.
GTA 6 Preorder Bonus – The Vintage Vice City Pack
The Vintage Vice City Pack is included with all digital purchases of GTA 6 made prior to November 20, 2026, and with preorders of the physical version of GTA 6 while supplies last.
The Vintage Vice City Pack includes:
- ’55 Vapid Stanier and Shore Court Garage: Cruise Shore Drive in the legendary ’55 Vapid Stanier, a Vice City classic meant to be admired, and store it in a new personal garage just a stone’s throw from the glistening sands of Ocean Beach. Like all personal garages in Leonida, you’ll have a weapon locker to customize your loadout for any occasion plus a secure place to deposit stolen goods for the local Fence, who will accept most stolen goods at a reasonably discounted rate.
- Outfits and Hairstyles: Dress for excess with two Vice City luxury looks for both Jason and Lucia:
Jason: An effortlessly chic linen suit in vintage pastel, complemented by the cut and coif of the decade of decadence.
Lucia: The world is yours in a red sequin mini dress and curls.
- Exclusive Weapon Pattern: Channel the original Vice City kingpin, Tommy Vercetti, and his iconic palm tree button-up with a tropical pattern available to adorn most guns.
Chris Reed is a senior commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN’s LEGO coverage and maintains the upcoming release dates articles for video games, LEGO sets, and 4K Blu-rays. You can follow him on Bluesky.
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