Xbox gets GTA 6 cloud streaming exclusivity
Xbox will reportedly be the only cloud service to stream Grand Theft Auto 6 at launch, with support for Xbox cloud users and PC streaming on November 19.
AI-generated summary based on reporting by Kotaku.
Xbox has reportedly secured exclusive cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto 6 when the game launches on November 19. That means Xbox’s cloud gaming service will be the only one able to stream the game at first.
The report says Xbox head Asha Sharma told employees about the news during an all-hands meeting. It also means PC players will be able to stream GTA 6 to their PCs even though the game will not be available on PC at launch.
It is not clear how long this exclusivity will last, so other cloud services could get access later. Xbox has not given a timeframe for that window.
The news comes as Xbox is changing its cloud gaming plans. It will soon limit monthly cloud streaming hours for Game Pass users, and it is also adding a pay-as-you-go option in November. Xbox is also testing a free, ad-supported cloud gaming version with Xbox Insiders.
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