Grand Theft Auto 6 download codes will expire in Japan on May 8, 2027. According to Rockstar's support page, download codes will no longer work 170 days after the game's November 19 launch due to "regional regulations". These regulations refer to Japan's Payment Services Act, enforced by the Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA). In June, Rockstar announced that physical copies of GTA 6 will include a download code rather than a disc. This announcement preceded Sony's decision to discontinue physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting January 2028.