The Polish publication PPE.pl — the same one that first reported the absence of discs at the launch of GTA 6 — claims, citing its own source, that Rockstar and Take-Two plan to release the game on physical media in December 2026. There is no official confirmation from the publisher yet.
According to the PPE.pl informant, the disc edition of Grand Theft Auto VI will go on sale about a month after the digital release — closer to the New Year holidays.
It is assumed that the disc edition should go on sale in December 2026 — shortly before the New Year holidays. This move could be a great way to maximize profits, as many parents will be rushing to stores for Christmas gifts during this period.
The strategy is clear: parents looking for Christmas gifts will go to stores, and the shelf with the long-awaited game guarantees sales.
Why doesn't Rockstar release discs immediately? There are no official comments, but experts agree that this is a measure against leaks: if discs reach retail chains before the release date — and this happens regularly — the game's content will end up online ahead of time. A digital key does not create such a problem.
Thus, those who insist on a box with a disc will have to wait until December. For everyone else, pre-orders for the digital version are already open.
All players who pre-order or purchase GTA 6 before November 20 will receive the Vintage Vice City Pack with exclusive bonuses. It was previously reported that Sony confirmed improvements for PS5 Pro.