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Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open, but don’t expect a physical copy - The Guardian

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GTA 6 Physical Disc Reportedly Arrives This December, While Ray-Traced Screenshots May Not Reflect Console Reality - Wccftech.

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GTA 6 Physical Disc Reportedly Arrives This December, While Ray-Traced Screenshots May Not Reflect Console Reality WccftechPre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar GamesWant GTA 6?

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What to know so you don't miss out USA TodayHotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games Ars TechnicaGrand Theft Auto's New Game Won't Come With a Disc.

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Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 - Rockstar Games.

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Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar GamesThe GTA VI controversy isn't the price – it's what's missing from the box Sky News‘GTA VI' preorders mark first test for biggest game of 2026 CP24Why Bother Selling An Empty Case?

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Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open, but don't expect a physical copy The GuardianPre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar GamesThe GTA VI controversy isn't the price – it's what's missing from the box Sky News‘GTA VI' preorders mark first test for biggest game of 2026 CP24Why Bother Selling An Empty Case?

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GTA 6 disc version will reportedly be coming in December, insider claims - Video Games Chronicle.

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GTA 6 disc version will reportedly be coming in December, insider claims Video Games ChroniclePre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar GamesAfter More Than a Decade of Waiting, ‘GTA VI' Is Finally Around the Corner WIREDHotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games Ars TechnicaGrand Theft Auto's New Game Won't Come With a Disc.

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A: GTA 6 Physical Disc Reportedly Arrives This December, While Ray-Traced Screenshots May Not Reflect Console Reality - Wccftech.

B: GTA 6 disc version will reportedly be coming in December, insider claims - Video Games Chronicle.

negation mismatch

A: GTA 6 Physical Disc Reportedly Arrives This December, While Ray-Traced Screenshots May Not Reflect Console Reality - Wccftech.

B: GTA 6 disc version will reportedly be coming in December, insider claims Video Games ChroniclePre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar GamesAfter More Than a Decade of Waiting, ‘GTA VI' Is Finally Around the Corner WIREDHotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games Ars TechnicaGrand Theft Auto's New Game Won't Come With a Disc.

negation mismatch

A: GTA 6 Physical Disc Reportedly Arrives This December, While Ray-Traced Screenshots May Not Reflect Console Reality WccftechPre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar GamesWant GTA 6?

B: GTA 6 disc version will reportedly be coming in December, insider claims - Video Games Chronicle.

negation mismatch

A: GTA 6 Physical Disc Reportedly Arrives This December, While Ray-Traced Screenshots May Not Reflect Console Reality WccftechPre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar GamesWant GTA 6?

B: GTA 6 disc version will reportedly be coming in December, insider claims Video Games ChroniclePre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar GamesAfter More Than a Decade of Waiting, ‘GTA VI' Is Finally Around the Corner WIREDHotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games Ars TechnicaGrand Theft Auto's New Game Won't Come With a Disc.

Summary

**Summary:** The pre-order for Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI has opened, but fans can expect a digital-only version due to the controversy surrounding the physical disc release. **Why It Matters:** This news highlights the ongoing debate over whether GTA VI will be released with a physical disc or as a digital-only game

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