GTA 6 physical copies have a download code in the box and fans aren't happy 'The biggest game to ever launch and thats all the effort youre putting in
for physical?'

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:27:20 +0000

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Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 won't include a disc; instead, they'll come with a download code, and some fans aren't too happy.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Grand Theft Auto 6 physical copies come with a digital download code instead of a disc Fans hoping to secure a physical copy are disappointed One said it's "Such a bummer as a physical collector" Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 won't include a disc. Instead, they'll come with a download code, and some fans aren't
pleased with the new.

Rockstar has finally announced the price for GTA 6 and when pre-orders go
live , as well as unveiled the two editions players can choose from: Standard and Ultimate. Both versions are available physically and digitally; however, the studio has said that the physical editions won't feature a disc as expected, but rather a digital download code in the box. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

One explanation for this could be is that Rockstar is trying to minimize the potential for leaks as much as possible, even if that means physical copies won't come with a disc.

Some fans who were eager to get their hands on a physical edition of the most anticipated game of all time are upset, to say the least. You may like Rockstar Games could maximize GTA 6's sales with one simple addition GTA 6 pre-orders will officially begin later this month but we still don't know
how much it will cost Fans mourn what would have been GTA 6's launch today 'My girl surprised me with $100 today and thought GTA 6 was coming out tomorrow'

"Obviously Im going to get this game but 13 years of waiting & this is all physical editions are getting? A f****** code in a box? For the biggest game to ever launch & thats all the effort youre putting in for physical? So damn disappointed man," one said .

A user on Reddit wrote, "Such a bummer as a physical collector. Hopefully
they start printing disks after release but thats probably copium on my
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"This is beyond ridiculous. So everybody has to pay the insane digital price without any discounts whatsoever. Such a lame and greedy move," another
added.

There are some who are also considering skipping the day one purchase in
hopes of a disc being produced later down the line, but again, there's still the risk of spoilers. For now, it looks like all players will own a digital license for the game instead.

GTA 6 launches on November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S at $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition.

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