Physical PlayStation 5 boxes for Grand Theft Auto VI have surfaced ahead of the game's official street date, November 12. Photos of the shrink-wrapped cases, posted by a German retail worker on Reddit, reveal that the boxes contain no disc. Instead, consumers will find a code inside requiring an internet connection to redeem the digital download.
The user who shared the images has since deleted their Reddit account and the original thread, likely due to concerns over Take-Two Interactive's strict policies regarding leaks and early distribution. Grand Theft Auto VI is set to become available for preloading on November 10, with the game officially launching on November 19.
This disc-less approach for a major release like Grand Theft Auto VI serves as an early indicator of Sony's projected disc-less future for its consoles, anticipated to begin in 2028. Publishers may increasingly adopt codes in physical boxes to maintain a retail presence while shifting towards digital distribution, potentially allowing collectors to acquire empty display boxes.