Microsoft says GTA VI will stream on Xbox One via Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19

What's new

Microsoft says Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19 and will be playable from day one through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with streaming starting at 1am ET. The company says the game is the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store and encourages players to pre-load early because of demand. It also says more Rockstar Games titles, including Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, will come to Xbox Cloud Gaming in the coming months.

Why it matters

According to Microsoft, the cloud option lets players on consoles they already own take part at launch, including those on Xbox One, which would stream the game rather than run it natively. Microsoft says cloud streaming uses Xbox Series S graphics settings. Players on Xbox Series X and Series S can play natively and pre-install now, the company says.

Details

Xbox Series X and Series S: native play, available now to pre-install. Xbox One: streaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Starting November 11, Microsoft says players in supported markets can buy cloud playtime to stream supported games without a Game Pass subscription. Grand Theft Auto VI must be purchased separately, and pre-orders are open on the Microsoft Store. Microsoft says cloud availability, purchasing options, supported devices, account eligibility and features may vary by market and device. The price of the game was not announced in the text.

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