Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) pre-orders officially opened and with it came the long-awaited regional pricing for Southeast Asian markets. For players in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, the numbers are now confirmed.

In Malaysia, the Standard Edition is priced at RM 339, while the Ultimate Edition comes in at RM 419. Singapore players are looking at SGD 109 for Standard and SGD 136 for Ultimate. In Indonesia, the Standard Edition costs IDR 1,190,000, with the Ultimate Edition at IDR 1,490,000. Thailand’s pricing lands at THB 2,690 for Standard and THB 3,390 for Ultimate.

The Malaysian price point in particular is already drawing attention. Current-gen premium console games in Malaysia typically launched between RM 299 and RM 319, so GTA VI’s RM 339 Standard Edition marks a noticeable step up from what players have been used to paying. Whether this becomes the new normal for big AAA releases going forward remains something the gaming community is watching closely.

The bigger source of frustration, however, is not just the price of the Standard Edition itself, but the RM 80 gap between Standard and Ultimate, and more specifically, what that gap actually means for players.

Unlike past games where the pricier edition mostly offered cosmetic bonuses like outfits or car skins, GTA VI’s Ultimate Edition locks away content that many would consider part of the core open-world experience. Standard Edition buyers will not be able to access certain vehicle modification shops, including Rideout Customs in Vice City and One-Eyed Willie’s in Lake Leonida, which means options like lowrider builds, interior customizations, rim changes, and hand-painted finishes are off the table entirely.

This is the core of the backlash. Players and critics have pointed out that locking hair salons, tattoo shops, modification garages, and storage facilities behind a premium tier is not the same as locking away bonus cosmetics. These are features that form the backbone of the GTA open-world experience that fans have had access to in previous entries without needing to pay extra. Many in the gaming community have used the word “predatory” to describe the approach, arguing that the Standard Edition at RM 339 delivers a noticeably limited version of the game, while RM 419 is effectively the price of getting the more complete experience. And even then, the Ultimate Edition only unlocks access to these shops and garages; players still have to grind in-game to actually buy anything inside them.

For those who want to move forward with a pre-order despite the controversy, digital pre-loading opens on November 12, 2026, a week ahead of the game’s official launch on November 19. Physical copies will also be available from November 12, though buyers should note the box will contain a digital download code rather than a physical disc, a format choice Rockstar made reportedly to reduce the risk of early leaks. GTA VI launches exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. No PC release date has been announced.