Grand Theft Auto 6 could launch digitally only, with a physical console release later. According to one version, the discs could arrive a few weeks after release, while another says they will be delayed until early 2027 to avoid further spoilers and leaks.
Grand Theft Auto 6 could launch digitally only, with a physical console release later. According to one version, the discs could arrive a few weeks after release, while another says they will be delayed until early 2027 to avoid further spoilers and leaks.
According to TechRadar, the source is Polish website PPE.pl, which refers to a «trusted» insider named Graczdari. He is described as a person involved in the sales of boxed games in Europe. According to the source, Take-Two (GTA publisher) is not planning to launch GTA 6 on disc and digitally at the same time, because physical copies are often the cause of early leaks of the plot and gameplay: they need to be delivered to warehouses and stores in advance, and at this stage it is easiest to get access to the content before the «embargo» date.
The insider claims that several scenarios are being heard in retail. The first is that the disc version will be released approximately 3-4 weeks after the digital launch. The second is that its release may be pushed back much further, until early 2027. At the same time, the source admits that the information is contradictory, and more specifics, according to him, may appear in mid-February.
However, this rumor should be treated with caution. GTA 6 is a massive release, and abandoning discs at launch could hurt retail sales, especially if there is no PC version at launch. On the other hand, the game’s sheer scale makes it a prime target for leaks, so the publisher could theoretically take an unconventional step to reduce the risk of early spoilers.
Physical copies of major games are often produced and shipped in advance: they go through printing, packaging, logistics, warehouses, and stores. All of this creates additional access points where leaks can occur, from box art to early game launches. A digital release reduces this risk because the content is controlled through online distribution and unlocked for everyone at the same time.
Previously, dev.ua wrote about how in Canada, a developer from Ubisoft Toronto wrote that his loved one with oncology, who was given 6-12 months to live, managed to agree with Take-Two and Rockstar about the opportunity to see GTA VI before release, but without public details due to confidentiality conditions.
