Microsoft Brings GTA VI to Xbox Cloud Gaming
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The title will be streamable on older Xbox One hardware, marking the start of a long-term deal between Microsoft and Take-Two.
Rockstar Games is launching Grand Theft Auto VI on Xbox Cloud Gaming next week, as first reported by The Verge. While the service typically allows streaming across PCs, mobile devices, and TVs, this specific rollout is restricted to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles.
This arrangement allows owners of the aging Xbox One to play the title without upgrading to a newer console. Rockstar Games noted that the cloud version will utilize Xbox Series S graphics settings. Additionally, Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA VI will run at 30fps on all consoles, including the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series S/X.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described the cloud agreement as the initial phase of a new 10-year strategic partnership with Take-Two. Sharma further stated that the title is the most pre-ordered game in the history of the Microsoft Store. Microsoft also intends to bring other titles, including Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V, to the cloud service in the coming months.
While Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball stated on X that Microsoft would not be streaming the game exclusively, The Verge notes that the current result is effectively exclusive cloud gaming on Xbox for the launch. Rockstar Games clarified that while cloud streaming is limited, the game fully supports Remote Play on both Xbox and PlayStation consoles.