GTA 6 won't be playable on PC at launch via Xbox's cloud streaming services, Microsoft exec indicates while refuting exclusivity deal report
Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball has refuted a report that the console makers have secured an exclusive cloud streaming deal for GTA 6 at launch, which is noteworthy because the tech could provide a means to play the crime sim on PC prior to a native port arriving. Read more
Xbox's chief strategy officer, Matthew Ball, has debunked a report claiming the company secured an exclusive cloud streaming deal for the highly anticipated game GTA 6 at its launch. The Verge reported that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hinted during an all-hands meeting that Microsoft was doing something no other platform holder was doing, which was interpreted as landing a GTA 6 streaming deal.
However, Ball clarified that GTA 6 will not be playable on PC via Xbox's cloud streaming services at launch. Although streaming GTA 6 on PC would be possible, it wouldn't offer the same graphical and performance enhancements as a native port. Ball emphasized that the decision not to include GTA 6 on PC in streaming lists is likely due to business reasons, aiming to create artificial scarcity and enhance the allure of the game for console players.
Rockstar Games is currently facing an employment tribunal over the termination of 34 developers, with the company accusing the fired staff of leaking information and the union alleging union-busting tactics.
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