Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Discusses Physical Media at SDCC 2026

At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser shared his perspective on the ongoing debate between physical and digital game releases, stating that companies should offer physical media if there is consumer demand. While personally indifferent, Houser acknowledged the benefits of digital releases for game quality through patching. This discussion comes amidst industry shifts, including PlayStation's plans to cease new physical game production and the digital-only launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.