If opening a new game box is part of the occasion for you, the Australian retail edition of GTA 6 offers an early look at what is inside. According to Press Start, which photographed the contents, the download code is printed on the reverse of the cover. There is no disc.

The placement stands out because the package also includes an insert with redemption instructions. It is worth checking the cover before putting the box away and looking for a separate code card.

What comes inside

The photographs show a PS5 case, download instructions, a leaflet advertising an Ultimate Edition upgrade and a double-sided art print. This is the Australian edition. Buyers elsewhere should check the contents listed by their retailer rather than assume every regional package is identical.

The Ultimate Edition leaflet promotes a paid upgrade. Finding it in the box does not mean the standard edition automatically includes everything in the more expensive version.

Check your photos before sharing

Australian GTA 6 inserts showing download instructions and an Ultimate Edition upgrade advertisement
Inserts photographed during the Australian unboxing · Press Start

If you film an unboxing or photograph your delivery, make sure the code is hidden before posting. Cover the entire sequence and check reflections too. You can show off the packaging without handing viewers the key to your game.

Keep the box and purchase receipt as well. If activation fails, those records can help explain the issue to the retailer or support team without exposing the code publicly.

Redeeming it on PS5

Open PlayStation Store on the console, open the more-options menu and select Redeem Code. Enter the 12-character code and check which account you are using before confirming.

The voucher must match the account region, can only be redeemed once and cannot be transferred to another account after redemption. Once activated, the game belongs to the account used, and you can start downloading it on the console.

Owning the box does not change the GTA 6 unlock time. Access depends on the unlock schedule for the purchased version and region. The linked guide also includes Brasília time, UTC−3.