Take-Two CEO Defends GTA 6 Digital-Only Release
The CEO's remarks align Take-Two with Sony's disc phase-out and signal a broader industry shift toward digital-only releases for major titles.
Reporting from 1 source: GameBusiness.jp.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Karl Slatoff defended the lack of a physical disc version of Grand Theft Auto VI, saying discs are not very meaningful to consumers, especially for major games. He noted that over 90 percent of the business is digital distribution and cited the music industry's analog records as an example of limited demand.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Karl Slatoff said during a post-earnings analyst Q&A that discs are not very meaningful to consumers, especially for major games, and that digital versions are much more convenient in an era of online registration and updates. He noted that over 90 percent of the business is digital distribution.
Slatoff referenced Sony's announcement that it will end disc-based game releases for PS5 and PS4 in 2027, saying the world is moving in that direction. He compared physical media to analog records in the music industry, predicting that sales on such media will continue but may not always be meaningful.
The remarks come as Capcom and US retailer GameStop have said they do not see the disc phase-out as a major problem, while consumer petitions and a lawsuit in Mexico show a gap between consumers and companies over the issue.
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