GTA VI is a worrying sign for the future of physical games (opens original article in a new tab)

Rockstar Games announced that GTA VI will be sold digitally only with a download code in the box, raising concerns about the future of physical games and digital ownership issues.

• GTA VI will be sold digitally only with a download code in the box
• Digital ownership has advantages but also disadvantages like permanence and sharing
• Rockstar's decision may influence other publishers to adopt similar practices
• Digital-only games could make game sharing and preservation more difficult