Grand Theft Auto 6 ships as a code-in-box rather than a physical disc, but Rockstar's packaging for PEGI regions may have created a security flaw. Users on ResetEra reported that the download code is printed directly inside the game case cover, not on a separate card or insert. When a flashlight is shined on the closed case from the outside, the code becomes visible in reverse through the packaging.
This allows potential thieves to read and redeem the code without opening the box, leaving buyers with an unusable copy. The vulnerability does not appear to affect North American versions, where the code is intentionally obscured. Rockstar has not explained why different regions received different packaging approaches.
Both code-in-box and digital preorders unlock on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.