Buddy Verdict
You can upgrade GTA 6 Standard to Ultimate later.
Verdict
Status: Official
Official. Rockstar says Standard Edition owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately at any time, on PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store.
Why “Official”
Rockstar’s support article on editions says so directly. It also says there is no physical Ultimate Edition: physical Standard Edition owners can buy the upgrade once their download code has been used.
Evidence
- Rockstar Games · Supports the claim“The Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition Upgrade will also be available for Grand Theft Auto VI: Standard Edition owners to purchase separately at any time.”
- Rockstar Games · Supports the claim“A physical version of the Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition is not available, but physical Standard Edition owners can purchase the Ultimate Edition Upgrade from the PlayStation or Microsoft stores after their Standard Edition code has been used.”
What would change this verdict
Rockstar withdrawing the Ultimate Edition Upgrade.