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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Robert Gorgonio

'No Disc, No Sale': GTA 6 Pre-Order Launch Triggers Retail Boycott Over Shocking Digital-Only Strategy

Fans eagerly await news on the GTA 6 release date, as rumors point to a massive game with dual protagonists, a sprawling Florida-inspired map including Vice City, and cutting-edge gameplay. (Credit: X / GTA 6 Updates @ContextNoGaming)

Rockstar's long-awaited GTA 6 pre-order launch on 24 June has triggered an official retail boycott, with at least two game sellers refusing to stock the title over what they describe as a controversial digital-only strategy, according to statements the retailers themselves released on X.

The announcement confirmed pricing tiers and opened the floodgates for pre-orders of what is widely expected to be one of the biggest entertainment releases in years. Fans immediately began dissecting the details on Rockstar's official channels, but attention quickly shifted from gameplay teases to a more practical concern, what exactly buyers will receive for their money.

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