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Multiple Gaming Retailers Refusing to Stock GTA 6 “Physical” Copy Without Disc

ComicBook.com

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June 26, 2026

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Image Courtesy of Rockstar Games Pre-orders are finally live for Grand Theft Auto 6, and while a big event in its own right, not everyone was pleased with all the information that came alongside said pre-orders. The higher-than-normal price for the base game, an Ultimate Edition with features that feel like they should be included for everyone, and the lack []

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Metro

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· Jun 26, 2026

GTA 6 marks the death of physical video games – we only have ourselves to blame

As fans complain that the physical edition of GTA 6 doesn’t contain a disc, is there any real chance they can fight back against the takeover of digital downloads?

MobileSyrup

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· Jun 26, 2026

Retailers warn of console shortages amid GTA VI pre-orders

Retailers are warning consumers that they likely won’t have enough consoles to meet demand when GTA VI is finally released. This is the sentiment from multiple retailers, as reported by The Game Business, including one unnamed senior games buyer at a company who spoke to the publication. “We’ve been informed that because of the on-going issues around []

SVG

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· Jun 25, 2026

Some Stores Already Refuse To Sell GTA 6 Because Of Rockstar's Latest Move

The controversy surrounding the physical release of Grand Theft Auto 6 has led to some retailers refusing to stock the highly anticipated game.

IGN

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· Jun 25, 2026

GTA 6: Should You Preorder a Physical or Digital Copy?

Deciding between a physical or digital copy of GTA 6? From the missing disc to a retailer loophole that saves your wallet, here is how to choose.

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· Jun 22, 2026

Rumored GTA 6 pre-order prices are "just placeholders," reliable leaker claims: "Those prices are random"

Rumored GTA 6 pre-order prices are "just placeholders," reliable leaker claims: "Those prices are random"

The Beat

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· 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?

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Related coverage for "Multiple Gaming Retailers Refusing to Stock GTA 6 “Physical” Copy Without Disc": Metro — GTA 6 marks the death of physical video games – we only have ourselves to blame. MobileSyrup — Retailers warn of console shortages amid GTA VI pre-orders. SVG — Some Stores Already Refuse To Sell GTA 6 Because Of Rockstar's Latest Move. IGN — GTA 6: Should You Preorder a Physical or Digital Copy?. Gamesradar — Rumored GTA 6 pre-order prices are "just placeholders," reliable leaker claims: "Those prices are random" . The Beat — Gamers who buy a physical copy of GTA 6 will only get a code in a box