All articles tagged with #physical disc
Reports from GameStop staff and outlets suggest GTA 6 pre-orders for physical copies are abnormally low because the box only includes a digital download code and no disc, with some stores hitting only single-digit pre-orders against targets of hundreds. This disc-free approach could hurt brick-and-mortar retailers and the used-games market, even as digital pre-orders surge and rumors persist about a later disc release.
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.
Fans are reacting to reports that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced's PS5 physical copy will require online connectivity or downloads, fueling a broader debate about DRM, digital vs. physical releases, and long-term access to games.
Bethesda confirms that Starfield on Xbox will have a physical disc edition, despite earlier confusion caused by a tweet from the company's support account stating otherwise. The standard edition of the game will include a game disc with physical purchases. However, the Constellation Edition, which costs $300, will not have a physical disc, even on Xbox. Starfield is one of the most anticipated video game releases and has captured the attention of fans in various ways, including virtual sandwiches and an ESRB rating revealing drugs, in-game purchases, and jetpack sex.
Bethesda caused confusion over whether Starfield's physical version would include a disc or not, with a now-deleted tweet stating that it would only come with a code. However, a tweet from the Spanish Bethesda account clarified that the standard edition would include a disc, while the Constellation Edition would be code-only. It seems that physical discs will be available for Starfield after all.