GTA 6 fans were already debating the value of physical vs digital over a decade ago for GTA 5

As GTA 6 fans mourn the disc-less physical edition, GTA 5 fans debated the value of physical and digital back in 2013.

GTA 6’s Digital‑Only “Physical” Edition Pushes the Used‑Game Market Even Closer to Collapse

Rockstar Games is launching Grand Theft Auto 6 as a digital only game, even with the release of physical boxes.
Video Games Chronicle

Rockstar confirms there will be no disc version of GTA 6 at launch

Rockstar Games has confirmed that the physical version of Grand Theft Auto 6 will ship with a digital download code inside the box. The news was confirmed on Wednesday, alongside details of the game’s standard and Ultimate editions,

Rockstar confirms GTA 6 physical editions won't come with a disc, but a download code

Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 won't include a disc; instead, they'll come with a download code, and some fans aren't pleased.
The Express Tribune

Retailers refuse to sell GTA 6 physical edition as it has no disc

Two video game retailers have announced they will not stock the physical edition of Grand Theft Auto VI after Rockstar confirmed that boxed copies will contain a digital download code rather than a game disc.
Push Square

Rumour: GTA 6 Will Get a Disc-Based Physical Release After Its Initial Launch

Following the news that GTA 6's physical editions will launch without a disc in the box, replaced with a digital download code, rumour has it that this will change later down the line. This comes via Polish site PPE.
Digital Journal

Sony stops providing digital download codes to retailers

Sony is to halt full game digital download codes from retail stores, beginning 1st April. This is according to a leaked GameStop memo. This means that gamers will no longer be able to purchase the digital versions of full games from physical stores and the ...