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Xbox has secured GTA 6 streaming rights
Publication: The Verge
Author: Tom Warren
Source published: 06/10/2026, 22:12:27 UTC
Briefing created: 07/10/2026, 08:22:37 UTC
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Briefings
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed during an all-hands meeting that Microsoft secured Grand Theft Auto VI streaming rights, allowing Xbox Cloud Gaming to stream the game at launch. This is the first time a major platform holder has secured such rights, though the exact duration of the agreement remains uncertain. Rockstar Games has not yet announced a PC version of the game, and the deal's specific terms are not fully detailed in the provided text.
Key points
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed during an all-hands meeting that Microsoft secured Grand Theft Auto VI streaming rights, allowing Xbox Cloud Gaming to stream the game at launch.
- The agreement is the first time a major platform holder has secured such rights, though the exact duration of the agreement remains uncertain.
Context and limitations
The provided evidence is limited to a single all-hands meeting announcement from October 2026. It does not specify the exact duration of the streaming agreement, the specific terms of the deal, or whether Rockstar Games has officially announced a PC version of the game.
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