Overview
- Over the weekend at San Diego Comic‑Con, former Rockstar co‑founder Dan Houser said companies should still offer disc versions if players want them, saying he personally ‘‘loves physical media’’ but is not strongly attached to the format.
- Rockstar has not changed its release plan and confirmed the standard retail edition of Grand Theft Auto VI will contain a digital redemption code rather than a playable disc.
- Sony plans to stop producing PlayStation game discs starting January 2028, a decision that is already prompting factory repurposing and retailer adjustments.
- Supporters of digital releases point to faster fixes and higher publisher margins from downloads, while critics warn the shift will curtail used‑game markets, complicate game preservation and reduce options for lending or resale.
- Houser’s remarks have renewed fan hope for a disc option but industry and company actions so far show no reversal, making future physical releases possible only if publishers choose to respond to demand.