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GTA VI physical copies may reveal download codes through packaging

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Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto VI may have a security flaw where the download code is visible through the box without opening it. Reports suggest this issue, potentially affecting international versions, could allow codes to be seen with a strong flashlight. This raises concerns about pre-redeemed copies being sold, blurring the lines between physical and digital game ownership. AI

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GTA VI physical copies may reveal download codes through packaging

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell) ·

    Some international physical copies of GTA VI can allegedly be redeemed without opening the box

    The box was already for decoration, and now maybe more so.

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