Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers

According to BBC World, Grand Theft Auto Six will launch exclusively in digital format, marking another major gaming franchise abandoning physical media. The question mirrors a shift already underway in music and film: as technology advances and distribution infrastructure matures, will the gaming industry follow the same path away from discs? The move raises important considerations for players—including data storage, internet requirements, and ongoing access to purchased content. These are questions that have already reshaped how people consume entertainment.

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