GTA 6 will be playable on PC this November through the agreement with Xbox Cloud Gaming, according to the journalist of The Verge, Tom Warren. Although it is not the native release on PC that fans expected, this partnership with Xbox will offer players a way to live Grand Theft Auto VI at launch without having to buy a console. Update: Matthew Ball, Xbox CSO, has issued a statement on X (Twitter), denying the correctness of the Verge report and stating that Xbox does not hold exclusive streaming rights for GTA 6. “Despite the enthusiasm for GTAVI and Xbox, there were some inaccuracies. We are eager to launch GTAVI on Xbox on November 19, although the game will not be broadcast exclusively or PC.” More importantly, based on Matthew Ball's statement, it seems that GTA 6 will not be available for streaming on PC via Xbox Cloud Gaming. According to Tom Warren, Rockstar Games signed an agreement with Microsoft to grant Xbox exclusive streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI. Citing familiar sources with Microsoft's plans, The Verge reports that Xbox Cloud Gaming will be the only service that can transmit the game to launch on November 19, 2026. This is a turning point for PC players. Anyone considering purchasing a console only to play GTA 6 will now have another option. Through Xbox Cloud Gaming, they can broadcast the game directly to their PCs. Rockstar Games has not yet issued an official announcement confirming the agreement. It is also uncertain how long exclusive Xbox streaming rights will last and if there are any restrictions. This is not a native release of GTA 6 on PC. The Xbox deal will allow players to access the game on PC via cloud streaming, instead of downloading a PC port or running the game on their hardware. This means you will play online, so your connection will affect the experience, including image quality and input delay. However, if you play mainly on PC, this offers a way to board with Leonida at launch. For players who do not want to buy a console only for a single game, this could make it more bearable to expect a dedicated version on PC. Xbox Cloud Gaming will offer a Pay-As-You-Go Option in November: According to Warren, Microsoft will also introduce a pay-as-you-go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming in November. Players will be able to buy streaming time packages without the need for a Game Pass subscription. However, streaming time should be taken into account. The Verge reports that November changes will limit access to the monthly cloud gaming at 15 hours for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, 10 hours for Premium subscribers and five hours for Essentials subscribers. VERDETTO: CRITICO La situazione, a seguito delle dichiarazioni di Matthew Ball e della conferma di Tom Warren, si presenta decisamente sfavorevole per i giocatori PC. La negazione dei diritti esclusivi di streaming da parte di Xbox e l'affermazione che GTA 6 sarà disponibile solo tramite Xbox Cloud Gaming sollevano dubbi seri sulla possibilità di un accesso al gioco su PC al lancio. L’idea, inizialmente presentata come una valida alternativa per chi non volesse investire in una console, si trasforma in una sorta di esclusiva a pagamento per la piattaforma Microsoft, limitando fortemente le opzioni del giocatore e potenzialmente scoraggiando l'acquisto di una PS5 se il trend dei preordini dovesse confermare la forte preferenza per Xbox. Il fatto che Rockstar non abbia ancora rilasciato un annuncio ufficiale amplifica ulteriormente l’incertezza, lasciando i giocatori con poche certezze su come effettivamente potranno giocare a Grand Theft Auto VI nel 2026 – e soprattutto, se lo faranno a pagamento. La situazione è inequivocabilmente negativa per chi sperava in un accesso più libero al gioco tramite PC, e l'attuale scenario sembra indirizzare i giocatori verso una scelta predefinita da parte di Rockstar e Microsoft.
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