GTA 6 Goes Disc-Free, Redrawing the Rules of Game Ownership

Rockstar will ship GTA 6 as a code-in-a-box physical edition with a one-time download code, priced £70 for standard and £90 for premium, marking another step toward digital-only gaming as many consoles lack disc drives. The move has sparked questions about physical ownership, with some retailers not stocking the code-in-a-box version and analysts noting it could help prevent leaks or piracy. The broader industry trend is toward licensed digital access, though Nintendo’s already experimented with cartridge-keys and retailers debate the implications for collectors and launch rituals.