Grand Theft Auto VI is coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and that includes Xbox One. In today’s pre-load Newswire post, Rockstar Games says: “The game will also be available via XBOX Cloud Gaming on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One consoles, utilizing XBOX Series S graphics settings.”
So if you’re still on an Xbox One, you have a way into Leonida without buying a new console. You’ll just need a decent internet connection.
GTA 6 on Xbox Cloud Gaming: what’s confirmed
- Devices named by Rockstar: Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles
- Graphics: Xbox Series S settings when streaming
- Frame rate: the game targets 30fps, according to Rockstar
- Game Pass: not included
- Still to be confirmed: the start date, what you need to stream it, and any other devices
What has Rockstar confirmed?
Rockstar says cloud streaming will run on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles using Xbox Series S graphics settings. It also adds the usual caveat: “as with all cloud streaming, connection speeds and other technical factors may influence game performance in ways that would not impact local gameplay.” Rockstar also says GTA 6 “will also fully support Remote Play” on Xbox.
The same post says the game was built for current-generation consoles, “targeting 30 frames per second”. Rockstar doesn’t give a separate frame rate for streaming.
When does GTA 6 arrive on Xbox Cloud Gaming?
Rockstar says the game “will also be available” through the cloud, but it doesn’t give a date. GTA 6 launches on Xbox Series X|S on Thursday 19 November. When we checked on 10 November, the Xbox Store listing didn’t yet show cloud support.
What do you need to stream GTA 6?
Neither Rockstar nor Xbox has said yet. Here’s what we do know. GTA 6 isn’t in the Game Pass catalogue (checked 10 November), so it won’t be part of the Game Pass cloud library.
From November, according to Xbox Wire, Game Pass plans include a monthly allowance of cloud hours: 15 for Ultimate, 10 for Premium and 5 for Essential. Players can also buy cloud playtime through the Xbox Store “and stream eligible games they own on supported devices”. Xbox also says the cloud can give Xbox One owners “access to eligible games built for Xbox Series X|S”.
Under those rules, streaming GTA 6 would most likely mean owning a copy and then using your plan’s hours or buying cloud playtime. Xbox hasn’t confirmed this for GTA 6 specifically, though. Our Xbox Cloud Gaming and Cloud Playtime guide explains how the hours work.
Is GTA 6 on Xbox One?
Only through the cloud. The Xbox Store lists the game for Xbox Series X|S only, so there’s no version you can download and install on Xbox One.
Pre-loading is live now on Xbox Series X|S. Our GTA 6 Xbox pre-load guide covers the download size, the unlock time and prices. The full rundown lives in our Grand Theft Auto VI everything we know guide, and everything else is on our Grand Theft Auto VI hub.
