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‘Physical’ Copies Of GTA 6 Will Just Be A Code In A Box With No Disc At Launch
Redeemable codes would prevent the game from leaking early
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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
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.
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?
IGN
· Jun 24, 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 Physical Copies Won't Include a Disc, Will Just Be a Code in a Box
Rockstar will sell physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 — though you'll only get a box containing a digital download code.
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.
Metro
· 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?
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Related coverage for "‘Physical’ Copies Of GTA 6 Will Just Be A Code In A Box With No Disc At Launch": Gamesradar — GTA 6 physical copies are a code in a box, as Rockstar confirms they won't come with a disk . BBC News — GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc. The Beat — Gamers who buy a physical copy of GTA 6 will only get a code in a box. IGN — Grand Theft Auto 6 Physical Copies Won't Include a Disc, Will Just Be a Code in a Box. TheGamer — GTA 6-Style Code In A Box Physical Launches To Replace Discs, Analyst Claims. Metro — GTA 6 marks the death of physical video games – we only have ourselves to blame