Gaming ‘No collector’s edition?’: as GTA 6 pre-orders go live, Rockstar could face scrutiny if it pulls the same move as it did with Red Dead Redemption 2 Opinion By Josephine Watson published 24 June 2026 I just want my character statues, gosh darn it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works . (Image credit: Rockstar Games) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The day we’ve been waiting years for has finally arrived. Rockstar Games has finally given word on GTA 6 pre-orders (spoiler: they’re happening now), as well as pricing information and a torrent of new screenshots , but fans have highlighted a notable omission. We were asked in a comment on our TikTok announcing the news whether or not we knew of a collector’s edition in the works — and we don’t, with Rockstar staying quiet on the matter — but there’s at least some reason to believe that we won’t see one that includes a physical copy. @techradar ♬ original sound – TechRadar Amazon Prime Day deals: see all the best offers right here! That reason is an entirely different game; Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) , the last game developed by Rockstar. Instead of a collector’s edition including a physical copy, fans received a collector’s box priced at $99.99 / £89.99 with “outlaw essentials” inspired by the Van der Linde gang. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: These included various themed items like a metal tithing box, a bandana, pins, and more, all neat, but notably, there was no digital content included. Bundles were available that included a hard copy, but officially speaking, these were distinct and separate products. It was met with mixed feelings; some fans liked the focus on real-world collectibles rather than in-game content, but others at least wanted a unique game box to (Image credit: Rockstar Games) So, will we see a collector’s box for GTA 6? Well, reader, I’ve got no clue. It’s been a long eight years since RDR2, an even longer 12 years since GTA 5, and it’s a whole different ball/car theft game in 2025. In our pre-order live blog, our Managing Editor, Gaming and Streaming, speculates: You may like I made a big error when buying Red Dead Redemption 2 — here’s how to avoid the same trap with GTA 6 GTA 6 physical copies have a download code in the box and fans aren’t happy — ‘The biggest game to ever launch and that’s all the effort you’re putting in for physical?’ The GTA 6 editions aren’t what we expected — here’s what’s included in the Standard and Ultimate Could it be that Rockstar only wants to launch digitally initially in order to avoid any risks about leaks or something, but then come again later with a special edition or collector’s edition that’s ‘properly’ physical — I could see that happening. People would buy it twice, too. I think we’re about to witness a game pre-order situation that is like no other, ever; it’ll transcend any other game pre-order logic, pattern, or situation, so the idea of Rockstar coming later with a collector’s edition or physical copy to coincide with a later beat, such as GTA 6 Online, or a PC release, is very much something I can see. Rob Dwiar — Managing Editor, Gaming and Streaming Indeed, GTA 6 already stands to shape the market. Its pricing alone has been a huge point of interest , with analysts putting early predictions at over $100; it’s safe to say that would have been the real kicker here, even if a collector’s edition would be appreciated by many fans. Who knows, perhaps Rockstar is going all-in on the digital future and scrapping all physical media, including merchandise. I mean, I’d be surprised, but it’s not beyond the realms of imagination that we’d see fewer publishers making their own merch and offloading the effort onto third-party providers. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals
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