As GTA 6 abandons discs, analyst reveals physical games sales in the US actually grew for the first time in 17 years
Despite Grand Theft Auto 6's digital-only launch plan, US physical game sales saw a 3% year-on-year increase for the 12 months ending May 2026, marking the first growth since 2009. Analyst Mat Piscatella notes this uptick is likely temporary, with digital sales dominating and consoles increasingly lacking physical drives, suggesting a limited future for physical media.
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- Xbox Series X
- Rockstar Games
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