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Take-Two Boss Defends No Disc Version of GTA 6, Equates Physical Releases to Vinyl Records

What happened Take Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has spoken out in defense of the company's decision to release Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) without…

Updated 07 Aug 2026 2 min read Reviewed by GTA6GuideAI editorial
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What happened

Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has spoken out in defense of the company's decision to release Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) without a physical disc version. In a recent statement, Zelnick compared the shift away from physical discs to the decline of vinyl records in favor of digital music formats. He emphasized that, for large games like GTA 6, physical discs may no longer be the most practical or consumer-friendly option.

Why it matters for GTA 6 players

This statement from Zelnick highlights the potential shift in the gaming industry's approach to physical game releases. As a major player in the gaming market, Take-Two's decision may influence other developers and publishers to follow suit. This could have significant implications for gamers who prefer to own physical copies of their games or rely on them for resale value.

What is confirmed

* Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has decided not to release GTA 6 on a physical disc. * Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two's CEO, has defended this decision. * Zelnick has compared the shift away from physical discs to the decline of vinyl records in favor of digital music formats.

What remains unclear

* The exact reasons behind Take-Two's decision to forgo a physical disc release for GTA 6. * Whether other major games will follow suit and abandon physical disc releases. * How this decision may impact the resale value or collectibility of GTA 6.

Primary source

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