New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- A Grand Theft Auto 5 fan has unearthed a piece of gaming nostalgia, finding an untouched Atomic Blimp promotion code tucked inside a used copy of the game more than a decade after its original release.

Reddit user Shaynrl shared the discovery on the GTA subreddit after purchasing a pre-owned PS3 edition of Rockstar's blockbuster. Inside the case was the original Atomic Blimp insert, complete with an unscratched code that would have granted early access to the iconic in-game blimp.

The Atomic Blimp was offered as a pre-order incentive when GTA 5 launched in 2013, appearing in digital pre-orders and early physical copies. Redeeming the code allowed players to summon and pilot the blimp immediately, adding a quirky ne...