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?'

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

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.

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.

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.

"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
part".

"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.

Pre-loads will begin seven days in advance, on November 12.

Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gta-6-physical-copies-have-a-download-code-in -the-box-and-fans-arent-happy-the-biggest-game-to-ever-launch-and-thats-all-th e-effort-youre-putting-in-for-physical

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