GTA 6 PS5 Codes Reportedly Visible Through Case With Flashlight
Some GTA 6 PS5 codes may be readable through the physical case using a flashlight, letting thieves steal them before purchase.
A potential manufacturing oversight may be exposing download codes for Grand Theft Auto VI inside physical PS5 cases, according to a report from Push Square. Reports claim that by pointing a strong flashlight at the side of a retail case, light can enter the empty Blu-ray box and make the code printed on the insert visible from the outside.
How the trick works
The issue, as described, comes down to the way the cases are put together. Because the box itself is empty of a disc, a sufficiently strong light shone against its side can illuminate the insert inside, revealing the printed code without ever opening the packaging. That would allow someone in a store to read and redeem a code from a copy that remains sealed and sellable, leaving the eventual buyer with a useless case.
No fix or response has been mentioned in the report, and it remains unclear how widespread the problem is. For now, the claims only concern physical copies of the PS5 version, and buyers picking one up at retail may want to be aware of the possibility before purchasing.
About Grand Theft Auto VI
Grand Theft Auto VI is an action-adventure game and the next mainline entry in Rockstar's blockbuster series. The standard edition is a PS5 title scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, and it's listed on MegaGame for $49.00.
For PlayStation players, the takeaway is simple: if you buy GTA 6 physically on PS5, keep an eye out for any signs the packaging has been tampered with, and consider redeeming your code promptly once you get home. Digital buyers, meanwhile, won't be affected by this particular issue at all.
Available on MegaGame: Grand Theft Auto VI standard Edition
Source: Push Square