Rockstar confirms region-lock to leave GTA 6 'best on PS5' campaign in shambles
Rockstar Games has confirmed that PlayStation 5 digital codes for Grand Theft Auto VI will be region-locked, sparking frustration among fans. This restriction is more stringent than previous iterations, complicating access for international players.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing consumer concerns regarding digital rights management and the limitations of region-locked media in an increasingly globalized gaming market.
Rockstar Games has confirmed PlayStation 5 codes for the game will be region-locked, which is why GTA 6 should have sold disc copies.
Featured Image Credit: Rockstar Games/Sony Topics: GTA 6 , PlayStation 5 , PlayStation , Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games has broken its silence to be the bearer of bad news once again. So much for that “plays best on PS5” tagline…
Now that marketing for Grand Theft Auto VI is officially starting to ramp up, we can expect to hear a lot more from Rockstar Games in the coming months.
However, one of its most recent updates on the console editions of its next game have got fans all flustered.
In the “Grand Theft Auto VI Platforms, Editions, and Versions” article on Rockstar’s official website, shared by Idle Sloth on X, details on the various pre-order editions were shared in black-and-white, such as contents, physical vs digital and"more.
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