First, let’s get real. Physical media is dying. It’s a slow, painful death. Like watching your old DVD player cough up dust.
But here’s the funny part. Gamers love their discs. They love the smell. They love the case. They love the ritual of swapping them out at 2 AM.
So, will Rockstar kill the disc? Or will they throw us a nostalgia bone? Let’s look at the clues.
What the Leaks Say (Take Them with a Grain of Salt)
Remember the 2026 leaks? Those chaotic, unfinished clips? Yeah, they showed a lot. But they didn’t show a disc drive.
Rumors from insiders claim two versions are planned. One digital. One physical. But wait—that’s what they said for Red Dead Redemption 2.
And guess what? That game had a disc. A beautiful disc. So, history is on our side. Maybe.
But here’s the twist. Next-gen consoles are disc-less now. The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is a thing. The Xbox Series S has zero discs. It’s a plastic ghost.
Rockstar might just say, “Screw it. Download only.” That would be a bold move. And a little bit sad.
