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Retail packaging for the PlayStation 5 physical edition of Grand Theft Auto VI has reportedly appeared in distribution channels ahead of the game's launch. The boxes are notably slim and lack the typical bulk of traditional game cases, fueling speculation that they contain download codes rather than actual discs. This development signals a potential industry shift toward code-in-box products even for major flagship releases.
GTA VI PS5 physical retail boxes have surfaced in supply chains
The packaging is unusually thin compared to standard disc-based cases
The boxes likely contain download codes instead of Blu-ray discs
A broadband company is temporarily boosting connection speeds at no extra cost specifically to help players download the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 preload smoothly. The promotion targets the massive file size expectations surrounding one of the most anticipated releases in recent years.
Retailers have begun receiving physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6, revealing the game's box art and packaging details ahead of launch. The arrival of these shipments marks one of the final logistical steps before the title reaches consumers.
What we know better
pc release historyRockstar historically delays PC versions of its games by a year or more after console launches.
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