Rockstar addresses GTA 6 physical copy concerns amid reports of disc-less release

Rockstar has addressed GTA 6 physical edition concerns as stores refuse to sell game copies without discs

Rockstar Games has responded to concerns over Grand Theft Auto 6 physical editions after reports that launch copies would include a download code instead of a game disc prompted criticism from some fans.

Pre-orders for GTA 6 opened, confirming the game's pricing and available editions. The standard edition is priced at $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 and includes additional pre-order bonuses, such as exclusive stores and a single-player mission.

However, attention quickly shifted to the physical edition after pre-order listings indicated that buyers would receive a code to download the game rather than a disc. The reports disappointed players who prefer collecting physical media.

New claims suggest that may not be the final plan. According to Polish outlet ppe.pl, citing its source Graczdari, players who pre-order the physical edition before the game's November 19 launch will initially receive a download code, while a second production run featuring discs could follow in December.

"The code will be a one-off run, followed by the option of a disc release," the outlet reported, citing Graczdari.

Rockstar Support confirmed that GTA 6 physical disc copies will be available in the months following launch.

“You will be able to acquire a physical copy during the following months.”

The current physical pre-orders are for the digital code-in-box version. pic.twitter.com/wdk1dAmXJZ

— GTA 6 Info (@GTASixInfo) June 25, 2026

The report remains unconfirmed. While Graczdari has previously shared accurate information, the source has also made incorrect claims in the past and was later banned from the GTA Forums.

Meanwhile, some fans have shared responses they say they received from Rockstar Support regarding the issue.

According to screenshots circulating online, Rockstar Support told customers they would be able to "obtain a physical copy in the following months."

The response does not specifically mention a disc, leaving uncertainty over what form a future physical copy may take.