Xbox has secured GTA 6 streaming rights
Microsoft is facing conflicting reports regarding cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI. Initial reports indicated that Xbox secured an exclusive streaming deal allowing PC, phone, and tablet players to stream the title through Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch in November. However, Xbox executives have pushed back against these claims. Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball stated that the excitement has led to misreporting. Furthermore, Xbox officially denied holding exclusive streaming rights and explicitly confirmed the game will not stream to PC.
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- ✓ Xbox denied reports that it holds exclusive streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI at launch.
- ✓ Xbox confirmed that the game will not stream to PC.
- ✓ Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball stated that the reports resulted from misreporting.
What changed
Xbox formally denied holding exclusive cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI and confirmed the game will not stream to PC.
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Xbox Denies Report of Exclusive GTA 6 Streaming Rights
Microsoft is facing conflicting reports regarding cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI. Initial reports indicated that Xbox secured an exclusive streaming deal allowing PC, phone, and tablet players to stream the title through Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch in November. However, Xbox executives have pushed back against these claims. Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball stated that the excitement has led to misreporting. And Xbox officially denied holding exclusive streaming rights and explicitly confirmed the game will not stream to PC.
Why it matters
The confusion started when reports surfaced following an employee all-hands meeting. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told employees that Microsoft was preparing to do something with Grand Theft Auto VI that no other platform holder is doing. These remarks prompted widespread speculation about launch-day availability on PC via cloud streaming before company representatives issued formal denials.
What is confirmed
- Xbox denied reports that it holds exclusive streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI at launch.
- Xbox confirmed that the game will not stream to PC.
- Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball stated that the reports resulted from misreporting.
Still unconfirmed
- Xbox secured an exclusive cloud streaming deal for Grand Theft Auto VI to make it playable on PC, phones, and tablets at launch in November.
What to watch next
- Official announcements from Rockstar Games regarding platforms and streaming availability
- Clarifications from Microsoft leadership regarding November Xbox Cloud Gaming features
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- Kotaku — Update: Xbox Denies Report It Has Exclusive Streaming Rights For GTA 6 At Launch
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