Preordering secures your copy of the game on day one and gets you the Vintage Vice City Pack (exclusive to digital purchases before November 20, 2026). But it also means paying before you've seen the final product.

Our take: if you're dead set on playing day one and the bonus appeals to you, go for it — it's time-limited. If you're on the fence, there's no real rush on the edition front: no physical collector's edition shortage to worry about.

Keep a level head: the hype is massive, but dropping $80 (or $100) is something you should decide on when you're thinking straight.