Insomniac Confirms Marvel's Wolverine Physical Edition Comes with a Disc, as GTA 6's Digital-Only Release Sparks Industry Questions

Insomniac Games has responded to a fan on social media asking whether the physical version of Marvel's Wolverine contains a disc or just a download code. This question has become prominent after Rockstar's surprising decision to release GTA 6 without a disc. Yesterday, Rockstar confirmed that the physical version of GTA 6 includes only a download code, sparking major debate. Some fans have vowed not to buy the game, preservationists have criticized the move, and retailers have refused to stock it. This raises the question: has Rockstar dealt the final blow to physical discs? If GTA 6, expected to be the biggest entertainment launch ever, skips a disc, will other companies follow? Analysts say Rockstar's decision makes commercial sense. In the wake of this, developers and publishers will likely face more questions about physical releases. Insomniac, when asked about Marvel's Wolverine (due in September), tweeted: "the physical version will include a disc in box." That response, viewed over 1.1 million times, shows the GTA 6 effect. Now, every AAA developer will probably face similar queries. Will EA's next FC game have a disc? Could Call of Duty go digital-only? Will Sony eventually follow? Nintendo has already experimented with code-only physical releases for Switch 2 via Game Key-Cards, citing performance benefits. For GTA 6, launching only on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, theories abound. Analysts told IGN that Rockstar's decision may aim to prevent leaks from disc distribution, cut manufacturing costs, and control pricing. Rockstar hasn't explained its reasoning. Stay tuned for more on GTA 6 preorders, including analyst takes on the $80 price point and tech expert analysis of new screenshots.