Rockstar Addresses GTA 6 Physical Copy Concerns Amid Reports of Disc-Less Release
A leaker and a Rockstar Support screenshot suggest the first console run will use code-only boxes before physical discs arrive weeks later.
- Rockstar plans to release a disc-based version of Grand Theft Auto in December 2026, following the game's initial launch as a disc-less box containing only a code.
- To contain potential leaks, the developer is shipping empty boxes with codes initially, mitigating security risks associated with moving physical copies well ahead of launch.
- VGC reports that Graczdari, a source for Polish site PPE, claims the digital-only boxes are a single run, confirming this leaker's previous accurate prediction about the code-only launch.
- An email from Rockstar Support reportedly confirmed players will acquire a physical copy in the following months, though authenticity remains unverified and offers hope to frustrated fans.
- If the rumors prove true, the release offers a permanent way to own Grand Theft Auto, addressing concerns that launching without a disc leaves players reliant on server longevity.
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