GTA 6's $400 Vice City Collector's Set Reportedly Ships Without the Game

A $400 collector's set tied to Grand Theft Auto VI is drawing attention for what it leaves out. According to IGN, Consequence of Sound, GAMINGbible and Dexerto, all reporting on September 24, the Vice City-themed box is filled with merchandise but does not include a copy of the game itself.

Consequence of Sound and Upcomer both credit the announcement to Rockstar Games, while Dexerto describes an official collector's edition that has been uncovered. GAMINGbible reports that the box is marketed as containing 'all the essentials', which several outlets point out does not extend to the game. Rockstar's own announcement was not among the sources reviewed for this article, so the details below reflect what these outlets have reported.

On the contents, Carscoops reported on September 29 that buyers get sunglasses, stickers and a cap, among other items. Upcomer, writing on October 4, highlighted a gator as part of the package, which fits the Florida-inspired Vice City setting. IGN describes the contents broadly as Vice City-themed goodies.

Dexerto adds that the set is considerably larger than collector's offerings for earlier Rockstar releases. Every outlet in this round of coverage agrees on the key caveat: anyone who buys the box will still need to purchase GTA 6 separately.

For fans, this matters when budgeting for launch. At $400 for merchandise alone, the set appears aimed at collectors rather than players looking for a premium edition of the game. It is worth checking Rockstar's official channels for the full item list, availability and ordering details before committing to a purchase.