Rockstar Co-Founder Says 'if People Want' Physical Game Releases Then 'Companies Should Provide It'
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser argues that companies should provide physical media if consumers demand it, despite the industry's shift toward digital-only releases. The discussion highlights the ongoing tension between digital convenience and physical ownership in gaming.
Why it matters
As major publishers move away from physical discs, this debate impacts consumer rights, game preservation, and the future of digital-only ecosystems.
Rockstar Co-Founder Says 'if People Want' Physical Game Releases Then 'Companies Should Provide It'
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Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser believes that, if players want their games released on physical media, then "companies should provide it." The
Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption developer opened up about the state of physical media in the gaming space during a conversation with
at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026. He didn't have a strong opinion when asked if he personally cares about physical versus digital releases, but when it comes to others, his thoughts were pretty cut and dry.
"I don't know that I care, but if people want that, I think companies should provide it," Houser said. "But I don't know that I personally care.
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