The first physical retail packaging for Grand Theft Auto VI has been spotted online, confirming the much-anticipated next game will be released in physical format on console. This is important as it confirms how the game, releasing November 19th on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, will be distributed. It also confirms what you should expect when you pick up this game at a store – mostly a key for access to digital content as opposed to a disc-based game.
First retail packaging reveals hybrid physical-digital distribution model
The physical package contains a disc which contains a code that will be redeemed on either the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store in order to download the game. So this is a hybrid model that has the physical media not actually containing all the data for the game, instead serving as a license key to access the digital stores. There is text on the packaging indicating it supports online functionality, which makes sense for the multiplayer elements of the game.
The physical version showing up comes after some early indications from German retailer MediaMarkt who shared a poster of the physical edition previously. The packaging has been spotted by a retail worker social media poster, who posted it before removing their post and comments. It's possible these are legitimate, but also a possibility the package shown is a convincing fake. It does line up with the release model we're expecting to see.
Rockstar Games has officially confirmed November 19th as the release date for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S version of the game. This physical packaging confirms the game is a digital download format. That makes it easier for retailers from a stock perspective, but also means you need to be online to initially setup the game. It's the model that's going to be used for the big next chapter.
Source: Report, MP1ST
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