The so-called 'physical edition' of GTA VI adds another layer of controversy: regional lock on PS5

Rockstar says the PS5 boxed edition of GTA VI will include a download code, not a disc.

Those PS5 codes can only be redeemed on PlayStation accounts from the matching region.

The restriction does not apply on Xbox, and the article links it to Sony’s regional code system.

The case underscores how “physical” game releases are increasingly just digital licenses, especially for import buyers and collectors.