GTA 6: Midnight Digital Launch Confirmed as Retailers Face Major Blow

It's official: Rockstar Games is locking in its rollout plan for GTA VI. The digital release will go live at midnight local time in each region, kicking off first in New Zealand. If you're used to switching your console's region settings, you already know the trick to jump into Vice City early. However, this digital-first approach is sending shockwaves through physical retail. By launching without disc copies right in the middle of the holiday season, Rockstar is stripping local stores and the second-hand market of massive revenue. Brick-and-mortar shops will have to miss out on having the decade's biggest game on their shelves. On your end, make sure your SSD has enough space: the digital rush is going to put heavy stress on the servers.