GTA 6 goes download only, no physical disc

Did you know? When you buy music now, you usually do not buy a CD. You just download it or listen online. The same thing happened with movies—many people watch Netflix instead of buying DVDs. Now a big video game company is asking: Is it time for games to do the same thing?

The newest Grand Theft Auto game, called GTA 6, will not have a physical disc. Players will only be able to download it online. You cannot buy it in a store on a disc. This is a big change for video games. Many gamers have always bought games on discs for their gaming consoles.

Why is this happening? Digital downloads are faster and easier for some people. You do not need to go to a store. You do not need to wait for a package. You just download the game at home. Companies also like digital games because they can release updates and new content very easily.

But some people worry about this change. If you download a game, you do not really own it. You just buy permission to play it. If the company stops supporting the game, what happens to your download? Also, not everyone has fast internet. Some people still need to buy physical copies.

Music changed first. Then movies changed. Now gaming is starting to change too. In a few years, will young people even know what a game disc is? What do you think—do you like to download games, or do you prefer to buy them on a disc?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.