GTA 6 Japanese PS5 Physical Box Copies Will Expire in 170 Days, Leaving Unused Discs Completely Worthless

Grand Theft Auto 6 is still more than a year away but already behaving like a cultural event. (Credit: ROCKSTARGAMES.COM)

GTA 6 players in Japan who buy the PlayStation 5 physical edition at launch will have just 170 days to redeem their codes before they expire, Rockstar has confirmed, raising fresh questions over how long unopened GTA 6 box copies will actually be worth anything in the country.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is still more than a year away but already behaving like a cultural event. The game, long billed as the most anticipated title in modern gaming, is officially scheduled to launch on 19 November 2026, with Take-Two Interactive boss Strauss Zelnick repeatedly telling shareholders that Rockstar remains on track. Pre-orders are live for standard and ultimate editions, and those who buy early will reportedly be able to pre-load from 12 November.