GTA 6 costs $80 but physical box has no disc

Did you know that the way we buy video games is changing? A famous game company called Rockstar is doing something different with its new game.

The new game will cost eighty dollars. That is a lot of money! This is more expensive than many games. The company says the price is high because the game is big and takes a long time to make.

Here is the interesting part: you can buy a physical copy. A physical copy is a box you can hold in your hands. But this box does not have a disc inside. A disc is the round thing that holds the game. Instead, the box has a card with a code on it. You take this code and go online. Then you download the game to your computer or game machine.

Why would a company do this? There are good reasons. Digital downloads are easier and faster. You do not need to make discs in factories. You do not need to move boxes to stores. This is better for the environment. It is also cheaper for the company.

But some people like physical copies. They like to see a box on their shelf. They like to own something real. Now they can still buy a box—but it only has a code inside.

This is a new way to sell games. Other companies may follow this idea. Soon, many games might work this way. What do you think? Do you like to buy physical games, or do you prefer to download?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.