GTA VI has arrived in Romania, and stock has sold out until 2027!
There are 7 days left until GTA VI launches, and the first Code in a Box editions have already started shipping in Romania.
It's 12 November — for some, just a rainy, cold autumn day, but for us gamers, one of the most anticipated days of the year, and maybe even of the last few years. If you haven't been living in a cave or taken a break from social media, you probably already know that next week brings the most anticipated event in gaming history. And I don't think I'm exaggerating...
Next Thursday, exactly one week from now, Grand Theft Auto VI launches — the game that's driven us all mad with a brilliant marketing campaign, at least over the last few weeks. But since we've still got a few days of waiting ahead of us and we'd like to keep a clear head, I suggest we calm the hype and enjoy every remaining day. Especially since today is an important date in the GTA VI launch calendar.
On Tuesday, those who pre-ordered the digital edition were let loose on the gigabytes and set DIGI's network alight. Starting today, it's our turn — the odd ones, the ones who preferred to spend 400 lei on a box with no disc in it.
Yesterday, over on GRIND magazine's Instagram page, I mentioned that the game had reached the distributor's warehouse here in the country. Today, shops began sending out the long-awaited Code in a Box parcels first thing this morning. Inside there's a double-sided poster, two flyers with info on activating the game and on why the upgrade to the Ultimate edition is a must-buy (at least, that's what Rockstar claims in writing) and, of course, the game's activation code. Oddly, that's printed on the inside of the cover. Honestly, I can't work out the logic of whoever designed this packaging. Security reasons, maybe? Perhaps you lot know — tell us in the comments.
It would have been nice to find the map in the box too, but we'll have to download it from Rockstar's site on 19 November and print it ourselves.
There has been — and there probably will be for a while yet — controversy around the Code in a Box edition. GTA VI fans have split into two camps: those who pre-ordered it on day one, and those who reckoned it was completely pointless to spend money on a plastic box with an activation code when you can just buy the digital version instead.
I was one of the ones who ordered the Code in a Box edition, because I wanted to add it to my personal collection, even if it has no real preservation value. Especially since the price was actually lower than on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store.
And to give you an idea of how the sales went in Romania, all I can tell you is this: the entire stock of GTA VI that reached the country has already sold out, and the next copies aren't expected until 2027! Well, impressive, isn't it?
