GTA 6 will cost $80 – and physical edition will not contain a disc

Grand Theft Auto 6, the latest release from Rockstar Games, is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, with pre-orders opening on June 25. The game will be priced at $79.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the premium “Ultimate Edition,” which includes additional features like more vehicles and weapons. Unlike previous releases, physical copies will not include a disc but will instead contain a code for digital download, a move that has sparked mixed reactions among fans. This decision aims to reduce reselling and leaks. Despite the $10 increase from typical blockbuster game prices, many fans seem unfazed. The game has been highly anticipated since the release of GTA 5 in 2013, and its development faced delays due to a hack and the Covid-19 pandemic. Players who pre-order digitally can start pre-loading the game on November 12. QUESTION: How might the shift from physical discs to digital downloads impact the future of video game collecting and reselling?