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Take-Two CEO Defends GTA 6 Digital-Only Release, Cites Consumer Convenience
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick defended the decision to release Grand Theft Auto 6 exclusively in digital format, stating that physical discs 'don't really make sense for the consumer' given the company's predominantly digital sales.
Key points
- Over 90% of Take-Two's sales are digital, according to CEO Strauss Zelnick.
- Zelnick emphasized that digital distribution is 'much more convenient' for consumers.
- GTA 6 pre-orders have been described as 'exceptional' despite the lack of a physical disc version.
- Zelnick compared physical game releases to vinyl records, suggesting they are becoming outdated.
- Take-Two has not ruled out a potential disc release for GTA 6 in the future.
9 sources
DexertoGTA 6 boss says discs “don’t really make sense” as PlayStation ditches them too
IGNTake-Two Boss Defends No Disc Version of GTA 6, Equates Physical Releases to Vinyl Records
GamesRadar+With GTA 6 digital only, Take-Two boss says discs "don't really make sense" – "if you're already connected, who cares if you download digitally?"
VGCDiscs ‘don’t really make sense for the consumer’ says Take-Two boss on GTA 6’s digital launch
DestructoidGTA 6 CEO says physical games ‘don’t make sense’ because they’re going to make billions anyway
PC GamerTake-Two boss dismisses hand-wringing over the end of disc-based games: 'Our business is well over 90% digitally distributed as it is'
PolygonGrand Theft Auto 6 Parent Company Doubles Down on No Physical Edition, Calls Digital ‘Much More Convenient'
GameSpotGTA 6 On A Disc Doesn’t Make Sense But Could Happen, Take-Two CEO Says
Game RantTake-Two Comments on GTA 6 Lack of Physical Version