Microsoft has entered into a ten-year strategic partnership with Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, to expand access to high-profile titles including the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6.
Aasha Sharma, Xbox CEO at Microsoft, announced the agreement on X, describing the move as a foundation for a decade of collaboration between the two companies. The partnership begins with the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, which will be available to stream via cloud gaming on Xbox consoles starting at 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time on December 19, Pure Xbox reported.
This integration allows players to access the game on hardware as old as the 2013 Xbox One, bypassing the need for high-end processing power by running the software on remote servers.
“Today is the first step toward our new 10-year strategic partnership with Take-Two,” Sharma said.
Microsoft Allows Purchasing Individual Cloud Gaming Time
Microsoft has also moved to increase the flexibility of its cloud offerings; as of December 11, the company allows users in select regions to purchase individual cloud gaming time without requiring an active Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Expanding the Rockstar Games Library
Microsoft plans to add major Rockstar Games catalog entries, including Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, to the Xbox Cloud Gaming library within the coming months.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Cloud Support Details
Does the cloud gaming service support PC and mobile devices?
At launch, the cloud support for Grand Theft Auto 6 is restricted to Xbox consoles. It does not currently extend to PC or smartphone platforms.
Is an Xbox Game Pass subscription required to play?
While the game must be purchased separately, Microsoft’s updated service model allows users to purchase access to cloud gaming time, providing an alternative to a monthly subscription.
What determines the quality of the gameplay?
Because the game runs on remote servers and streams the video to the user’s device, the visual quality and input responsiveness depend on the stability of the user’s internet connection.
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