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Grand Theft Auto VI Arrives on XBOX One, XBOX Series X|S and XBOX Cloud Gaming on November 19
Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19 and be playable on day one through XBOX Cloud Gaming on XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S starting at 1am ET. Native versions are available to pre-install for XBOX Series X and XBOX Series S, while XBOX One players can stream the game.
Native and Streamed XBOX Options
Players who want a native console release can pre-install Grand Theft Auto VI on XBOX Series X or XBOX Series S. The XBOX Series X edition is described as offering “the best XBOX console experience,” while XBOX Series S is presented as the more affordable native option.
For XBOX One, Grand Theft Auto VI will be streamed through XBOX Cloud Gaming rather than played natively. The cloud-streamed version uses XBOX Series S graphics settings, and day-one streaming begins at 1am ET on November 19.
How to Access the Game
Grand Theft Auto VI is available to pre-order through the Microsoft Store. XBOX advises players to begin pre-loading as soon as possible because of what it describes as unprecedented demand.
Starting November 11, players in supported markets can purchase cloud playtime for supported games without a Game Pass subscription. Grand Theft Auto VI itself must still be purchased separately, and cloud availability, purchase options, supported devices, account eligibility and features may vary by market and device.
More Rockstar Games on XBOX Cloud Gaming
XBOX also says it will add more Rockstar Games titles to XBOX Cloud Gaming in the coming months. The named games include Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
At a glance
- Native XBOX options
- Grand Theft Auto VI can be played natively on XBOX Series X and XBOX Series S, with both versions currently available to pre-install.
- XBOX One cloud streaming
- XBOX One players can stream Grand Theft Auto VI through XBOX Cloud Gaming. Cloud-streamed gameplay uses XBOX Series S graphics settings.
- Cloud playtime purchases
- Starting November 11, players in supported markets can buy cloud playtime to stream supported games without a Game Pass subscription. Streaming for Grand Theft Auto VI begins at 1am ET on November 19.
- Separate purchase required
- Grand Theft Auto VI must be purchased separately. Cloud gaming availability, purchasing options, supported devices, account eligibility and features may vary by market and device.
Sources and language information
Official information · Source language: English
Source region / storefront: Not specified by the source; language does not imply availability.