Pre-ordering a physical copy of Grand Theft Auto 6 presents a unique challenge for consumers, as the title launches without an actual game disc. Even with the purchase of a boxed code, players must download approximately 210 GB of data to their hard drives to play. To encourage customers to buy through their retail channels rather than digital storefronts, Walmart has introduced a specific incentive: a surprise bonus included with the delivery.
Although the official store page appears to have been edited since its initial launch, deals-tracking account Nintendeals captured an image of the original text confirming a "pre-order bonus." The retailer refers to this addition as a "surprise and delight bag," though no specific details regarding its contents have been provided. This lack of information has led fans to speculate that the package might resemble the Pringles and Coke goodie bags Walmart distributed to Switch 2 pre-order customers last year.
Potential buyers should be aware that Walmart has recently faced difficulties fulfilling pre-orders for other titles. However, because GTA 6 is fundamentally a digital download regardless of the purchase method, customers who do not receive their physical code boxes can still access the game directly through the PlayStation or Xbox stores. For those seeking substantial physical memorabilia, Rockstar Games is separately offering a $400 collector's box. Notably, this premium package does not include the $80 video game itself and features an alligator mascot from an in-game TV show rather than high-quality statues of the protagonists Jason and Lucia.
Sources: Kotaku.