Rockstar co-founder and GTA co-creator Dan Houser comments on an ongoing industry debate about physical game releases following Sony’s announcement that it will stop supporting game discs on PlayStation from January 2028. Speaking to IGN, Houser says he “doesn’t know that I care,” but adds that if people want physical games, companies should provide them. He also points to benefits of digital distribution, including the ability to update and fix issues after release, which he says has improved game quality.
The discussion comes as Sony shifts away from disc-based distribution, citing “shifting trends in consumer preference.” Other commentary around the move frames it as part of a broader move toward an all-digital model. Houser also notes appreciation for physical media, while another former Rockstar figure, Lazlow Jones, highlights convenience advantages of digital downloads, such as getting a game and playing it while traveling.
The sources also state that GTA 6 is planned as a digital-only title, with retail boxes expected to include only a code rather than a disc.
