Will GTA 6 have a physical edition at launch? Rumours explained

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It’s widely expected that GTA 6 will be the biggest game release of 2026.

Okay, so everyone’s saying GTA 6 could be the biggest game ever, which is insane! But even if it is, I’m still worried we might not even get a physical copy. It’s a little scary to think about, honestly!

We’ve come a long way since the days of GTA 5, and more and more games are going totally digital.

So, will GTA 6 be getting a physical edition or is it going discless? Here’s what you need to know.

Will GTA 6 have a physical edition at launch? Rumours explained

As of today, Rockstar Games hasn’t officially said if GTA 6 will have a physical copy, but recent leaks indicate it might be a digital-only release.

According to a report from Polish website PPE.pl, based on information from reliable leaker Graczdari (who previously accurately revealed release dates for games like the Oblivion remaster and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on Switch), there are no current plans to release a physical copy of the game.

According to Graczdari, who follows physical game sales in Europe, Take-Two Interactive – the company that owns Rockstar – won’t be releasing a physical copy of the game when it first comes out.

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However, we still don’t have a firm date for when the physical edition will be released. Estimates vary quite a bit, from a few weeks to several months.

According to a PPE report, Graczdari stated that there’s growing concern about potential leaks, leading to discussions about not releasing the physical and digital versions of the product at the same time.

Okay, so it’s kinda confusing right now. I’m hearing different things about when the physical copy of the game will come out. Some people are saying it’ll be about 3-4 weeks after the digital version, but others are saying we might not see it until early 2027! They’re promising to share more details around mid-February, so hopefully we’ll get a clearer picture then.

Okay, so here’s the deal with GTA 6 and physical copies. From what I’m hearing through the grapevine – meaning the leaks – it looks like the game will probably start as a digital-only release. But don’t worry if you prefer having a disc! It sounds like physical copies are planned, they just won’t be available right at launch. We’re probably looking at weeks or even months after the initial release before we can get our hands on a physical version.

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Alex RaisbeckGaming writer
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2026-01-27 18:34