GTA 5’s editions span basic downloads to premium bundles packed with extras-know which one fits your playstyle before buying.
Collector’s Edition of GTA 5 can take pride in the richest contents
Grand Theft Auto 5 comes in three different editions – Standard, Special and Collector’s. In this chapter, you will find detailed information about the contents of each edition, which should be helpful while buying the game.
Standard Edition
The contents of this editions are as follows:
- A full version of the Grand Theft Auto 5 game on two DVD discs (Xbox 360) or one Blu-ray disc (PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One).
- Digital bonus: a code that allows you to pilot the DLC Atomic Blimp in the game. This gift is exclusively for the buyers who decide to place a pre-release order.
Special Edition
The contents of the Special Edition are as follows:
- A full version of the Grand Theft Auto 5 game on two DVD discs (Xbox 360) or one Blu-ray disc (PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One).
- A steelbook with exclusive graphics of Franklin, Michael and Trevor.
- The map of Los Santos and the Blaine county prepared in the form of a detailed blueprint. The map comes with numerous markings of interesting locations and spots where you can easily get rich.
- Digital bonus: a code that allows you to pilot the DLC Atomic Blimp in the game. This gift is exclusively for the buyers who decide to place a pre-release order.
- Digital bonus: Additional stuntman challenges with the use of the stunt plane.
- Digital bonus: Special abilities bar regeneration speed increased by 25%.
- Digital bonus: New apparel elements and own tattoo template for the playable characters. Additionally, many shop owners in Los Santos and the Blaine county offer their goods and services at discounted prices (a 20% discount).
- Digital bonus: Unique variations of firearms offered by the Ammu-Nation chain (.50 Caliber Pistol, Bullpup Shotgun and a melee hammer).
Collector’s Edition
The contents of the Collector’s Edition is as follows:
- A full version of the Grand Theft Auto 5 game on two DVD discs (Xbox 360) or one Blu-ray disc (PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One).
- A steelbook with exclusive graphics of Franklin, Michael and Trevor.
- The map of Los Santos and the Blaine county prepared in the form of a detailed blueprint. The map comes with numerous markings of interesting locations and spots where you can easily get rich.
- A licensed New Era 9FIFTY Snapback Cap with the Grand Theft Auto 5 logo in front, and the Rockstar Games logo in the back.
- A security money bag with logo key.
- Digital bonus: A code that allows you to pilot the DLC Atomic Blimp in the game. This gift is exclusively for the buyers who decide to place a pre-release order.
- Digital bonus: Additional stuntman challenges with the use of the stunt plane.
- Digital bonus: Special abilities bar regeneration speed increased by 25%.
- Digital bonus: New apparel elements and own tattoo template for the playable characters. Additionally, many shop owners in Los Santos and the Blaine county offer their goods and services at discounted prices (a 20% discount).
- Digital bonus: Unique variations of firearms offered by the Ammu-Nation chain (.50 Caliber Pistol, Bullpup Shotgun and a melee hammer).
- Digital bonus: Characters from the previous installments of the game (Nico Bellic from GTA IV and Claude, and Misty from GTA III) available in GTA Online as blueprints of the predecessor for the created character.
- Digital bonus: Immediate access to a car-storage garage where, by default, there are Hotknife modeled on the hotrod cars of the thirties of the previous century and a CarbonRS sports motorcycle. Additionally, in the GTA Online mode there is Khamelion – an electric car available.
Which GTA 5 edition includes GTA Online standalone access
The Expanded & Enhanced edition of GTA 5 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC includes standalone access to GTA Online. This version, released starting March 2022 for next-gen consoles and March 2025 for PC, offers GTA Online as a separate purchase or download option without requiring the full GTA V story mode.
Standalone GTA Online Details
GTA Online Standalone lets players jump directly into multiplayer without the single-player campaign, Rockstar Editor, or story progress. It’s available digitally on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Rockstar Launcher for around $20 (prices vary by region).
Platform Availability
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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S: Launched March 15, 2022; free for PS5 players in the first three months, with progress transfer from prior gens.
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PC: Released March 4, 2025, as part of Enhanced updates.
Other editions like Premium bundle both story and online but don’t offer standalone online separately.
Which platforms offer the standalone GTA Online edition
Standalone GTA Online is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This edition allows direct access to multiplayer without the GTA V story mode.
PlayStation 5
Released March 15, 2022, as a digital standalone purchase on the PlayStation Store for about $20 (free for the first three months at launch). PS Plus integration supports up to 30 players online.
Xbox Series X|S
Also launched March 15, 2022, via the Microsoft Store with similar pricing and features, including exclusive content like Hao’s Special Works.
PC
Available since March 4, 2025, through the Rockstar Games Launcher as part of the Enhanced edition updates.
