After purchasing a used copy Grand Theft Auto 5One player found the original Atomic Blimp promo code still inside the box. 12 years have passed since then Grand Theft Auto 5 hit the scene, and while the game still remains incredibly popular, this surprising finding is a fun reminder of the game's original marketing.
Despite his age, GTA 5 is still massively popular today, as a base game i GTA Online they keep it in good condition over the years. Like waiting GTA 6 continues, many have been returning to past entries or finally trying the franchise for the first time. GTA 5The game's continued popularity is a testament to just how popular the game is, and the days and weeks leading up to its launch more than a decade ago were filled with fun marketing and a lucky gamer came across a nostalgic promotion.
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Reddit user Shaynrl participated GTA subreddit to share the find. After purchasing the PS3 version of the game, they noticed that it still came with the original Atomic Blimp code insert. For those who don't know, the Atomic Blimp code was a pre-order bonus that could be found in either digital pre-orders or early launch copies. GTA 5. As the promo card suggests, using the code gives players the ability to instantly fly the Atomic Blimp.
The Atomic Blimp marked the first time players could control a balloon in a game GTA franchise. While flying is incredibly slow and not exactly the most efficient way to get around Los Santos, it was a fun way to demonstrate how much more player freedom GTA 5 offered compared to past records. What's even more interesting is that the promo code is completely unused because the silver glue on the card has not been scraped off.
While this may seem like a small discovery at first, it's a fascinating reminder of how far gaming has come since then GTA 5 launched. The simple act of riding a hot air balloon around Los Santos was seen by Rockstar as something worth using to entice players to pre-order. Now that a new chapter is on the way, it will be even more interesting to find out how GTA 5 compares with GTA 6 when it finally gets here. If GTA 5's blimp was interesting enough to be used as a promotion, it makes you wonder what Rockstar will use for promotion GTA 6.
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September 17, 2013
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M For Adults 17+ due to blood and gore, intense violence, mature humor, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, drug and alcohol use
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Rockstar North
