We tried stealing our own GTA 6 physical edition codes, and you probably shouldn’t worry

Some early physical copies of GTA 6 contain game codes printed inside the case, prompting concern that thieves could read them through the packaging with a powerful torch. Tests on US and UK PS5 copies found the codes unreadable because a camouflage pattern obscures them, suggesting the trick may not work on those versions.

Some PEGI-rated copies appear to use a plain black strip instead, which could make their codes more visible, though no stolen-code cases were reported. The article says exploiting the possibility would require finding a vulnerable copy, accessing it in a shop and returning it after reading the code; buying digitally is another option for anyone concerned.