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What is the difference between Standard and Ultimate, and what are the pre-order bonuses?
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Standard costs $79.99 USD; Ultimate costs $99.99 USD and includes the Ultimate Edition Upgrade. Digital pre-orders or purchases of either edition before November 20, 2026 include the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+. Boxed copies contain a download code, not a disc. (S5, S7, S9)
What does Ultimate add to Standard?
Standard is $79.99 USD and Ultimate is $99.99 USD. Ultimate includes the Ultimate Edition Upgrade, with exclusive vehicles, weapons, apparel and looks, plus activities and shops. Standard buyers can purchase that upgrade later. (S5, S7, S9)
This is a high-level comparison; no additional pack contents or item lists are confirmed here.
Which digital purchases include the bonuses?
Digital pre-orders or purchases of either edition before November 20, 2026 include the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+. The pack is described as a return to the feel of Vice City’s neon past; this guide does not add an invented contents list. (S2, S5, S7)
How do I claim the GTA+ month?
PlayStation’s instructions say to pre-order the digital version through PlayStation Store before November 20, 2026, then visit the GTA+ product page and follow its on-screen claim steps. Complete the claim by March 31, 2027. (S5)
Existing subscribers have the month added to their subscription. The offer can be claimed once per account, and the subscription automatically renews into a paid subscription unless cancelled. (S5)
Does the boxed version include a disc?
The box contains a download code, not a disc. A boxed purchase still requires downloading the game. (S7)
Do I need to choose Ultimate immediately?
No. Players who buy Standard can purchase the Ultimate Edition Upgrade later. No separate upgrade price is confirmed here. (S5, S7)