The era of popping a brand-new Rockstar game disc into your console is officially coming to a close. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick is firmly defending the controversial decision to launch Grand Theft Auto 6 without a playable physical disc, arguing that traditional discs simply “don’t really make sense for the consumer” in today’s always-online gaming landscape. So in certain instances, especially if it’s a big game, discs just — and note I said discs — don’t really make sense for the consumer.” The financial reality behind this decision paints a very clear picture of where the money is going. Looking ahead, Take-Two has reiterated that it predicts an enormous $8 billion to $8.2 billion in net bookings for fiscal year 2027, driven largely by the launch of GTA 6.