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GTA 6 is going disc-free, raising questions about gaming's physical future
Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch without a physical disc, following music and film into a digital-only format and prompting debate about gaming's direction.
Grand Theft Auto 6, one of the most anticipated game releases in years, will launch without a physical disc version. The move mirrors a path already taken by music and the film industry, which have largely abandoned physical formats.
Whether this signals a permanent shift for gaming as a whole, or reflects a single publisher's strategy, is now a live question across the industry.
Why it mattersGamers who rely on physical media for resale value or offline access face a real change, and disc-based game retailers face a structural challenge.
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