Rockstar Co-Founder Says 'if People Want' Physical Game Releases Then 'Companies Should Provide It'
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser stated that companies should provide physical game releases if there is consumer demand. He noted that while he is indifferent to the format, he acknowledges the benefits of digital updates for game quality.
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This reflects the ongoing industry shift away from physical media, which impacts game preservation, ownership rights, and consumer access.
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.
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