GTA 6 Will Play on Xbox One Through the Cloud

An old Xbox One can play Grand Theft Auto VI after all. Microsoft says the game will stream to Xbox One through Xbox Cloud Gaming on launch day, Thursday, Nov. 19, starting at 1:00 AM ET.

Cloud gaming means the game runs on Microsoft's computers, not on your console. Your Xbox One shows the picture and sends your button presses over the internet. That is how a console from 2013 can play a game that was built for newer machines.

There are three catches.

First, you still have to buy the game. Microsoft says GTA 6 "must be purchased separately." Cloud access does not hand you a free copy.

Second, the stream looks like the cheaper console. Microsoft says the cloud version uses Xbox Series S graphics settings. It will look good, but not as sharp as a Series X running the game itself.

Third, it lives or dies on your internet. Rockstar warns that connection speed can change how well the game plays. A shaky Wi-Fi signal can mean a blurry picture or lag. If you can, plug the console into your router with a cable.

Starting today, Nov. 11, Xbox also lets players in supported countries buy cloud playtime without a Game Pass subscription. Game Pass is Microsoft's monthly game plan. That gives Xbox One owners a way in without signing up for one more monthly bill.

Own a Series X or Series S? You don't need the cloud. Those consoles can install the game and start the preload now. Our GTA 6 preload story shows how to clear up to 212 GB.

Microsoft also says GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 will join Xbox Cloud Gaming in the coming months.

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References

• Source: Grand Theft Auto VI Comes to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Through Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19 - Xbox Wire
• Source: GTA 6 Targets 30fps on All Consoles, Rockstar Confirms - The GTA Zone