GTA 6 physical edition is a download code in a box, released a week early for preloading

Polygon.com·Jun 24

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The physical edition of GTA 6 is reported to contain a download code rather than a disc. Preloading for the game is set to begin, although the exact date is not consistently stated across reports. It appears that the decision to not include a physical disc in the physical edition has sparked a backlash, with some outlets suggesting that buyers will still be required to pay for a physical copy without receiving a disc.

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