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Rockstar co-founder backs physical game releases
IGN··26 Jul
Dan Houser told San Diego Comic-Con that if people want physical games, companies should provide them. He also praised digital patches for fixing shipped titles. Comments come as PlayStation plans to stop new physical discs from January 2028 and GTA VI is expected without a disc at its November launch. Colleague Lazlow cited Steam Deck convenience for portable play.
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What It Means For You
- Gamers who prefer discs may hope publishers keep physical options despite digital trends.
- Digital buyers benefit from patches Houser praised for post-launch fixes.
- Collectors face a shrinking window as PlayStation ends new physical discs from twenty twenty-eight.
What's Happening
- Dan Houser told SDCC companies should provide physical games if people want them.
- PlayStation plans to stop new physical releases from January twenty twenty-eight.
- GTA VI is expected without a disc at its November launch.
The Shift Away From Game Discs
- Digital storefronts cut retail margin for console game sales.
- GTA VI anticipation makes Rockstar comments on formats closely watched.
- Handheld devices like Steam Deck blur portable and console markets.
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