Some international physical copies of GTA VI can allegedly be redeemed without opening the box

The box was already for decoration, and now maybe more so.

By Ian Carlos Campbell Nov. 13, 2026 5:50 pm EST Rockstar Games Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Less than a week before Grand Theft Auto VI is released into the wild, online reports have started to bubble up about a potentially serious issue with the retail version of the game. According to posts on ResetEra and X, the download code for the game may be visible from the outside without opening the box if you have a strong enough flashlight.