Rockstar Games has made its move with a collector's edition of GTA 6 that has quickly sparked debate. The company has released a premium box called The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection , whose price of €399,99 has surprised many, as has the fact that it doesn't include the game itself.
The design is inspired by Leonida and Macca the alligator , two names already part of the lore of the new installment. It can be purchased from the official Rockstar store, though shipping is at the buyer's expense, and the game's release date remains set for November 19th on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
A premium box that is sold without the game
The most stinging detail is that the collector's edition doesn't include a copy of GTA 6. The product description clearly states that the game is sold separately, so in addition to the €399,99 price tag, you have to add the cost of the standard or Ultimate edition, which ranges from around €80 to €100 depending on the format chosen. Shipping costs are also extra.
Inside the box, Rockstar has included a selection of items designed for the biggest fans. The merchandise includes:
- Figure of Macca, the alligator.
- Oakley Frogskins sunglasses.
- Fanny pack from the Leonida Keys.
- New Era 9FORTY Adjustable Cap.
- Macca's magnetic mirror, the alligator.
- Chunkee's shot glass, the manatee.
- Vice City collectible cocktail spoon.
- Vice City knife keychain.
- Enameled pins of the Leonida Keys in a metal tin.
- Stickers of the Leonida Keys in a small bag.
- Double-sided poster with the map of Leonidas.
The map of Leonidas appears on the poster
One of the items attracting the most attention is the reversible poster featuring the map of Leonida . Rockstar hasn't yet revealed the entire map, opting instead to maintain the intrigue and show only a portion. Leonida is the fictional version of Florida, while Vice City serves as a stand-in for Miami, so any clue about its geography is being closely scrutinized.
On social media, the reaction hasn't been exactly calm. Some appreciate the exclusive items, but a large part of the community feels the contents don't justify the €399,99 price tag, especially considering the game is excluded. The announcement has generated memes, complaints, and comparisons to other Rockstar loot boxes, and this discontent coexists with the anticipation for the game's release.
No CD, but with vinyl
Another striking point is that GTA 6 will not have a physical disc edition . The standard and Ultimate digital versions will allow pre-loading, and there has been talk in stores of a box with a code instead of a disc. Ironically, the official soundtrack has been released on vinyl and CD , something many players have met with disbelief.
Meanwhile, the release date remains the same: November 19th for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There's no official confirmation regarding a PC version or versions for other platforms, though the debate continues among gamers. The collector's edition is already available for pre-order on the Rockstar website, with the caveat that the game itself is not included.
Rockstar's move has generated a mix of excitement and criticism: a €400 box without the game , a poster hinting at the map of Leonida, and a community that, despite its frustration, eagerly awaits the release. November 19th will be the day to see if all the merchandising is worth it or if the debate will simply amount to pre-launch noise.