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PlayStation 5 GTA 6 Download Codes Turn Region Locked, Leaving Importers Stuck While Xbox Buyers Escape the Restriction
Wccftech • • technology
Key Points:
- Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA 6 will not be released on physical discs for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S; all retail copies will be provided as digital download codes.
- Xbox Series X|S codes for GTA 6 will not be region-locked, allowing users to redeem them regardless of account location, while PlayStation 5 codes will be region-locked due to PlayStation Network policies.
- PlayStation 5 users must redeem codes only in their account's registered region, with specific countries tied to particular regions, and Japanese codes expiring 170 days after launch due to local regulations.
- Some PlayStation 5 players may need to create accounts in different regions to access the game, which violates Sony's terms of service and risks account bans, though no bans have been reported so far.
- This situation highlights ongoing issues with PlayStation Network's regional restrictions, especially as Sony plans to phase out physical discs by 2028, potentially complicating future game access for users.
