‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Going Digital-Only Is a Car Crash for Physical Media
The announcement of Grand Theft Auto VI's release date has sparked backlash over its pricing and a shift toward digital-only distribution.
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The brief
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, with PlayStation.Blog noting it plays best on PS5. The game is available in a Standard Edition for $80 and an Ultimate Edition for $100.
Coverage from Fortune and VICE emphasizes gamer frustration regarding the $80 price tag and the absence of a disc, reporting that retailers are refusing to sell physical editions. According to an IGN poll, 70% of respondents plan to purchase the Ultimate Edition over the Standard Edition.
Attention remains on presale records and the potential choice between physical and digital copies, while Digital Foundry reports the release of 63 new screenshots.
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Quick answers
When is Grand Theft Auto VI releasing?
The game is scheduled for release on November 19.
How much does the game cost?
The Standard Edition is priced at $80 and the Ultimate Edition is priced at $100.
Why is there controversy regarding the game's format?
According to Fortune and VICE, gamers are furious over the missing disc and reports that retailers are refusing to sell physical editions.
Coverage (7)
- Grand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5 November 19 PlayStation.Blog · 1d ago
- Retailers Are Refusing to Sell GTA 6 Physical Edition VICE · 1d ago
- 70% of You Plan to Buy the $100 GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Rather Than the $80 Standard Edition IGN · 1d ago
- GTA 6 release date is finally here—but the $80 price tag and missing disc have gamers furious Fortune · 1d ago
- GTA 6: Should You Preorder a Physical or Digital Copy? IGN · 1d ago
- Grand Theft Auto sets record. How many presales does GTA VI have? Asbury Park Press · 1d ago
- Rockstar Just Released 63 New GTA 6 Screenshots Digital Foundry · 1d ago
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