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Xbox denies reports it's acquired exclusive GTA 6 game-streaming rights, deflating hopes of playing it on PC
Eurogamer.net • • general
Key Points:
- Xbox has denied reports claiming it secured exclusive game-streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto 6, clarifying that the game will not be available exclusively via streaming or on PC.
- The initial report stemmed from a comment by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma about doing something unique with GTA 6, which was misinterpreted as exclusive streaming rights.
- Xbox's chief strategy officer Matthew Ball confirmed the game will launch on Xbox consoles on November 19 but denied exclusive streaming or PC availability through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- Xbox may have cloud streaming rights for GTA 6 on Xbox consoles, requiring users to own the game and subscribe to Xbox Cloud Gaming to stream it on supported devices, excluding PC.
- Xbox has recently adjusted its Cloud Gaming service, introducing playtime limits for Game Pass Ultimate members and planning standalone and ad-supported streaming options ahead of GTA 6’s release.
