Thanks for the sarcastically great start Origins, again.

There are two different boxed versions available. One containing just a code and one with discs.

It is highly visible labeled on the cover as "digital download only" on the former version.

One reason EA is offering a boxed version without discs is to provide a more presentable digital version that can be used as a gift.

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One reason EA is offering a boxed version without discs is to provide a more presentable digital version that can be used as a gift.

Another reason is that it's cheaper per unit to not include a disk and that adds up over a few million copies. ;^)

..and it is of course more environmentally friendly. 🙂

Very true. Disks have all that nasty thousand year half life plastic and such whilst a paper card with some biodegradable ink are gone in the wink of an eye back to nature. Profits always feel more warm and snuggly when you can add in some green movement appeasement. ;^)

Same story here.  I like the disks, faster to install.. for me, thats why I went to GameStop to reserve a physical copy.  When I picked it up he said EA is not doing disks.  Love the fact I was charged an extra $5. to hold a piece of plastic with a digital download number.  Why was it an option then not delivered?  And the servers are bogged down for download, I'm at 81% after 12hrs.  

Looks like gamestop lied to you then as there are boxed sets with disks. It's possible gamestop chose not to stock any.