Rockstar Co-Founder Says 'if People Want' Physical Game Releases Then 'Companies Should Provide It'

IGN interviews former Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser about physical and digital media. He says publishers should respond to consumers who want physical releases, while also acknowledging the convenience of digital distribution and post-release updates. The discussion reflects a creator's view of industry formats during a period of debate over disc-less boxed games.

Houser's preference does not establish the current GTA VI team's product policy. Players comparing a boxed copy with a digital storefront purchase should check whether the package actually contains a disc or a redemption code, whether the account region matches and what happens to a code over time. Format labels alone are not a reliable guide to ownership or offline access.