GTA 6 Boxes Have No Disc or Map, but Include a Poster and New Screenshots

Physical copies of GTA 6 have started appearing in stores alongside the launch of digital preloading. The boxes contain a download code rather than a disc.

Stores

Copies of Grand Theft Auto VI are appearing at large and small retailers, following initial backlash over the lack of discs.

The physical edition costs $80/€80, the same as the version on the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store. This may be the last entry in the series to receive a physical release.

What’s on the Outside

The front of the box features the cover art. The back has an illustration and three of six new screenshots, with the images varying by edition. Each box shows Lucia, Leonida Keys or Vice City, and Jason. The print quality limits how well the screenshots can be reproduced.

The packaging lists several details:

• The game supports one player.
• Online features are mentioned, but it is too early to say whether they relate directly to multiplayer.
• The minimum required free storage space is 230 GB on PS5. That likely includes extra space, as patches will start rolling out immediately.
• In-game purchases are listed. Since transactions and microtransactions were previously ruled out, this refers to the option to upgrade from the standard edition of GTA VI to the Ultimate Edition for real money.

What’s Inside

The box has an empty disc slot. The download code is printed on the back of the cover insert, which features an illustration of the protagonists. The code can be read through the packaging and redeemed without opening the box.

A compartment contains a booklet with the cover art and product details, as well as an insert advertising the Ultimate Edition. All the boxes contain the standard edition, with additional content available separately.

The box also includes a poster with the Grand Theft Auto 6 cover art on one side and the cover girl on the other. Its dimensions vary by platform. The PS5 version is taller and narrower, while the Xbox Series X/S version is slightly wider.