GTA 6 unboxing videos show off poster inside physical copies

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Physical copies of GTA 6 are officially out in the wild, and various unboxing videos reveal what you can expect to receive.

Physical copies of GTA 6 are officially out in the wild, and various unboxing videos reveal what you can expect to receive.

With pre-loads now active for GTA 6, those who have pre-ordered the physical version should receive their copies over the coming days.

While Rockstar said physical versions (with a code in the box) would be sent out Thursday, November 12, it seems some people have received them a day early. This allows those who have pre-ordered to pre-load the game, so they’re not wasting time waiting for a 212GB download when it does launch on Thursday, November 19.

If you fancy getting an early glimpse, several people have posted unboxing videos showing off what you can expect from the physical version – and, admittedly, it’s not a lot.

Along with the actual box (which awkwardly has an empty gap for a physical disc), the physical version sports a download code for the game and a double-sided A3 poster. As seen in a video by GameResource, the latter can be flipped to show the GTA 6 cover art or a blown-up version of the cover girl. However, there is no map.

Aside from that, you only get a couple of pamphlets to promote the Ultimate Edition of GTA 6, which comes with extra Vice City-inspired cosmetics. All physical copies of GTA 6 are the standard edition, but you can purchase an Ultimate Edition upgrade separately for £20.

If you’re expecting a physical map inside the box, like previous Rockstar games, you have to buy that separately from the Rockstar Store for $0.99 (75p) at launch. Alternatively, you can just download a digital version, or get it free with any purchase from the Rockstar Store.

It’s a slightly irritating hurdle to get something that used to be free, but considering the digital-first emphasis surrounding GTA 6’s release, we’re perhaps lucky it exists at all.

Beyond your average citizens, rapper Travis Scott, who features on the GTA 6 soundtrack, has shown off his physical copy on Instagram. ‘What yall on ??? Trynna lock in.

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