GTA 6 goes digital-only, signaling the end of physical game media
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GTA 6 pre-orders are open ahead of its November launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and unlike GTA V there will be no genuine physical edition; retailers will sell download codes in boxes. The piece frames this as part of a broader shift to digital distribution in gaming, with implications for ownership, the used market, and retailer strategies, while pre-order bonuses like the Vintage Vice City Pack and GTA+ offer incentives.
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