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Rockstar Sets 170-Day Expiry for Japan PS5 GTA VI Codes

7/27/2026

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Rockstar said PlayStation 5 download codes for Grand Theft Auto VI sold in Japan expire 170 days after the November 19, 2026 launch (last redemption May 8, 2027), while Xbox Series X/S codes are not region-locked and do not expire.
Rockstar said the policy follows Japanese regulatory restrictions and urged buyers to purchase a retail copy in a matching account.
The company noted Japan is the only market with a PS5 code expiration limit.

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Rockstar said PlayStation 5 download codes for Grand Theft Auto VI sold in Japan expire 170 days after the November 19, 2026 launch (last redemption May 8, 2027), while Xbox Series X/S codes are not region-locked and do not expire.
Rockstar said the policy follows Japanese regulatory restrictions and urged buyers to purchase a retail copy in a matching account.
The company noted Japan is the only market with a PS5 code expiration limit.