'I got a disc drive for my PS5 Pro just for this' GTA 6 fans disappointed with the lack of physical edition disc aren't alone, as some retailers have dropped the game from sale completely

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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:56:48 +0000

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Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 won't have a disc, and now multiple retailers have announced they won't be selling pre-orders as a result.

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 GTA 6 physical editions won't have a disc and only come with a digital code Fans are disappointed with the announcement after some bought PS5 Pro disc drives solely for GTA 6 Some retailers have dropped the game from sale due to their policies of only selling physical products Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 won't have a disc, and now multiple retailers have announced they won't be selling pre-orders as a result.

After Rockstar Games finally announced the price of the game yesterday and revealed GTA 6 's Standard and Ultimate Editions, it was confirmed that physical copies will only include a digital download code in the box and no disc . One explanation could be that Rockstar is trying to minimize the risk of leaks, but many fans hoping to secure a physical copy are disappointed. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

"First look at GTA 6 physical edition," reads one Reddit post with a picture of an empty game box. Another replied, "Dont forget the slip [of] paper with the code. Physical media is doomed."

One fan said, "I got a disc drive for my PS5 Pro just for this. **Sigh**" You may like GTA 6 physical copies have a download code in the box and fans
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giving fans a freebie if they pre-order on the PS Store

"Got brand new PS5 Slim digital from outlet cause it was much cheaper [a] couple days before they announced price increase," another fan wrote. "Was planning to buy disk drive so I can later sell console and the game (mainly play on pc). But I won't be able to sell the game unless I sell my account as well lol."

The lack of a physical disc has also led certain retailers to stop selling pre-orders altogether as a policy, including Canadian retailer VGP, which is known for regular restocks of rare physical games (via GamesRadar ). Get
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original sound - TechRadar "For nearly 40 years, VGP has been committed to supporting physical media and preserving the value of physical game ownership," the retailer said on Bluesky . "As part of that commitment, our company policy is that we do not carry physical products for video game consoles that contain only a digital download code."

The company added, "We want to be clear that this decision is not a
reflection of the game itself. We have tremendous respect for Rockstar Games and the incredible achievement that Grand Theft Auto VI represents.

"Should Rockstar one day release a physical edition containing a disc in the box, we would be pleased to carry and support that version for our
customers." What to read next GTA 6 fans say locking content behind the Ultimate Edition is 'scummy', but it looks like an upgrade will be available post-launch GTA 6 UK pre-orders are live, and we finally have a price The GTA 6 editions aren't what we expected here's what's included in the Standard
and Ultimate

US-based Loot Box Gaming is also taking the same position, announcing on X/Twitter that it "will not be supporting the release of GTA 6 ."

"When we started LBG, it was out of a love for our favorite form of media, gaming, as-well as the preservation of said media," the post reads. "If a product cant honor the people who pay their hard earned money to purchase it, then we have no business trying to sell it to our customers whom we value above anything else."

GTA 6 pre-orders are now live and will cost $79.99 / AU$129.95 / 69.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 / AU$159.95 / 89.99 for the Ultimate Edition.

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