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GTA VI Comes to Xbox Cloud Gaming at Launch, No 210 GB Download Needed

hollywoodreporter.com — November 10, 2026 at 05:01 PM UTC

Grand Theft Auto VI will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming at its launch on November 19, allowing play on both Xbox Series X|S and the older Xbox One consoles. Xbox announced Tuesday that GTA VI is its most pre-ordered title ever and urged players to pre-load the game, which requires a massive 210 GB download that could take over 10 hours. Cloud streaming uses Xbox Series S graphics settings, so downloading offers better visuals on Series X, but players must still purchase the game to access it. PlayStation users currently lack a cloud-play option, though the PS5 Pro offers the best console experience. Xbox Cloud Gaming requires a console, as smart TVs and browsers are not supported, and Rockstar's GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 will join the service soon.

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