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GTA 6 Disappoints Fans With Physical Copies Only Being A Code In A Box
Rockstar has confirmed that the physical editions of Grand Theft Auto 6 only include a code in a box, making them worthless for most people.
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The Beat
· Jun 25, 2026
Gamers who buy a physical copy of GTA 6 will only get a code in a box
Didn’t Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake have a song about this?
Gamesradar
· Jun 24, 2026
GTA 6 physical copies are a code in a box, as Rockstar confirms they won't come with a disk
GTA 6 physical copies are a code in a box, as Rockstar confirms they won't come with a disk
TheGamer
· Jul 3, 2026
GTA 6-Style Code In A Box Physical Launches To Replace Discs, Analyst Claims
Physical copies may continue to be sold as GTA 6-style code in boxes, though calling a plastic paperweight physical is a bit of a stretch.
BBC News
· Jun 24, 2026
GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
Kotaku
· Jun 25, 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6’s Code In A Box Is Somehow Already Selling Out On PS5, And Scalpers Have Their Eye On It
A lot of people ready and willing to pre-order an empty plastic case
ComicBook.com
· Jun 28, 2026
GTA 6 Price Update Surprises Grand Theft Auto Fans
Rockstar Games gave some Grand Theft Auto fans sticker shock when it revealed the price of GTA 6 would be 80 rather than 70, and that the Ultimate Edition — which has some content locked behind it — will be 100. This is a lot of money. There is obviously a ton of value, given []
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Related coverage for "GTA 6 Disappoints Fans With Physical Copies Only Being A Code In A Box": The Beat — Gamers who buy a physical copy of GTA 6 will only get a code in a box. Gamesradar — GTA 6 physical copies are a code in a box, as Rockstar confirms they won't come with a disk . TheGamer — GTA 6-Style Code In A Box Physical Launches To Replace Discs, Analyst Claims. BBC News — GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc. Kotaku — Grand Theft Auto 6’s Code In A Box Is Somehow Already Selling Out On PS5, And Scalpers Have Their Eye On It. ComicBook.com — GTA 6 Price Update Surprises Grand Theft Auto Fans