Grand Theft Auto 6 won't be available in countries that don't yet have access to the PlayStation Network (PSN) - a list that includes over 120 countries.
This is because of a combination of factors, the most pressing of which is Rockstar's decision to release GTA 6 as a digital-only product. This means there won't be discs containing the game's data, and boxed versions will instead contain download codes.
Second, the PS5 version of GTA 6 will be region-locked. This means that these download codes won't work for players in countries without access to the PSN, unless they spoof an account in an eligible country; a loophole that's widely used but is actually against PlayStation's End-User License Agreement (EULA) and is punishable by banning.
Over 100 countries currently do not have access to PSN, which has huge ramifications for a digital exclusive PS6.
"The digital download code for Grand Theft Auto 6 works differently depending on the platform and country of purchase. It is recommended that you buy and play from a retailer that is in the country of your platform account to avoid potential activation problems," reads Rockstar's support website.
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