GTA 6 will technically be playable on Xbox One at launch

Rockstar Games announced on Tuesday that Grand Theft Auto VI will be playable on last-generation Xbox One consoles at its launch, but with a significant catch. The game will only be accessible through streaming over the cloud via Xbox Cloud Gaming, a feature included with Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. This news becomes available at 1 a.m. ET on the day GTA 6 releases, November 19.

The stream will utilize the graphics settings of the Xbox Series S version. It remains unclear why one would choose to stream GTA 6 to a newer console rather than playing it natively on the console itself. Additionally, starting this month, Xbox has placed strict limits on cloud gaming, allowing users to stream for five to 15 hours per month depending on their Game Pass subscription tier.

Moreover, the quality of the streaming experience can be affected by internet connectivity, potentially resulting in buffering, latency, and poor visual quality. Consequently, it might be more advantageous to acquire a current-gen console for a smoother gaming experience.