GTA 6 costs $79.99 — and not everyone is thrilled about it. But if you are a student or teacher, there is a way to bring that price down significantly. Target has activated its student and educator discount programme, cutting 20% off the Standard Edition pre-order price for anyone with a verified status. The result? Approximately $60.79.
How the Discount Works
Target runs a programme called Target Circle 360 for Students — a discounted membership for students and educators with verified status through the SheerID service. Once your status is confirmed, you get access to a 20% discount on eligible pre-orders and purchases, including GTA 6 Standard Edition.
The process is straightforward:
- Go to Target.com and verify your student or educator status through SheerID
- Sign in or create a Target Circle account
- Search for GTA 6 Standard Edition and add it to your cart
- The 20% discount applies automatically once your status is verified
How Much You Save
| Edition | Standard price | With 20% discount | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $79.99 | ~$60.79 | ~$19.20 |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | ~$79.99 | ~$20.00 |
With the Ultimate Edition, the discount brings it down to roughly the same price as the standard Standard Edition without any discount — which makes the upgrade decision considerably easier if you were on the fence. For a full breakdown of what each edition includes, check our GTA 6 editions comparison.
US Only
Target is a US retailer, so this discount is only available to customers in the United States. If you are based elsewhere, the closest alternatives are any promotional offers that may appear on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, or local retailers. Keep an eye on those in the weeks ahead — Rockstar’s marketing campaign is still in full swing before the November 19, 2026 launch.
If you are in the US or know someone who is with a student or educator status, this is worth acting on. Pre-orders are open now.
💡 Good to know: All pre-orders before November 20, 2026 include the free Vintage Vice City Pack — the ’55 Vapid Stanier, Ocean Beach Garage, period outfits and a weapon pattern. The discount does not affect eligibility for this bonus.
Source: GTA BOOM, Target.com
