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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Bgie Areña

'GTA 6' Will Apparently Have NO Physical Discs in Cases, Leaving Gamers Furious Over 'Plastic Tat'

Rockstar's highly anticipated GTA 6 hits PS5 and Xbox on 19 November, but a historic $79.99 price tag and a disc-free physical edition have sparked massive fan outrage. (Credit: rockstargames.com)

'GTA 6' will not ship with physical discs in its cases when it launches in September, according to artwork and promotional materials circulating online, prompting a wave of anger from fans who say Rockstar is now charging full price for what amounts to 'plastic tat.' The furore intensified after players spotted a hidden in-game sticker in 'GTA 6' artwork that appears to mock consumerism with the words: 'Buy more useless shit.'

The pent‑up anticipation around 'GTA 6,' with only a handful of trailers and screenshots officially released so far. With hard information scarce, fans have been dissecting every pixel of Rockstar's marketing materials in search of clues about the game's world, features and now, how it will be sold. That obsessive scrutiny has thrown an awkward spotlight on the publisher's apparent decision to abandon discs for its biggest title in more than a decade.

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