GTA VI Pre-Loading Opens Nov. 10 as Xbox One Gets Cloud Play

Grand Theft Auto VI can now be pre-loaded on PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles, nine days before its Nov. 19 launch. Microsoft also said the game will be playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through Xbox Cloud Gaming, with streaming starting at 1 a.m. ET on launch day.

Both platform holders said the game is the most pre-ordered title in their stores' history and urged players to download early. The Hollywood Reporter said the install is 210 GB and will take at least 10 hours, so some players may have to clear space first.

When can players start downloading GTA VI?

Pre-loading opened Nov. 10 on PlayStation Store, according to the PlayStation Blog. Sony said it worked with Rockstar Games to let players download the game early, and that people who bought the boxed version with a code can redeem it as soon as they have it.

Xbox said its Series X and Series S consoles can also pre-install the game now, as relayed by The Hollywood Reporter. PlayStation also said the launch will roll out by country at midnight local time on Nov. 19, starting at 12:00 a.m. in New Zealand.

How can Xbox One owners play it?

Xbox One owners cannot run the game natively, but they can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming, according to Xbox Wire. Streaming begins at 1 a.m. ET on Nov. 19. The game must still be purchased separately.

The Hollywood Reporter said the cloud version uses Xbox Series S graphics settings. That means downloading the game remains the better-looking option for anyone with a Series X. The outlet also reported that cloud play requires an Xbox One, Series X or Series S. Smart TVs, browsers and streaming sticks are not supported for now.

How much does cloud playtime cost?

Starting Nov. 11, players in supported markets can buy cloud playtime without a Game Pass subscription, Xbox said. The Hollywood Reporter listed 29 supported markets and these prices:

10 hours of cloud playtime: $3.99
25 hours: $7.99
50 hours: $11.99

Xbox noted that availability, purchasing options, supported devices and account eligibility can vary by market and device.

What does this mean for players deciding how to play?

Players with limited storage have a new option on Xbox, since streaming avoids the large download. The tradeoff is the lower graphics settings. The Hollywood Reporter also said deleting other games to make room does not cost players their ownership, though those titles would need to be reinstalled before they can be played again.

On PlayStation, the outlet reported there is currently no cloud-play option. Sony said the game uses the DualSense controller's speakers, haptics and adaptive triggers, along with Tempest 3D Audio and the console's fast SSD for shorter load times. PlayStation 5 Pro adds PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and ray-traced shadows. The Hollywood Reporter said Rockstar stated the game will run at 30 frames per second on Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

Xbox also said more Rockstar titles, including Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, will come to Xbox Cloud Gaming in the coming months.

What comes with the Ultimate Edition pre-order?

According to the Microsoft Store listing published by Xbox Wire, buying the Ultimate Edition before 23:59:59 on Nov. 19, 2026, includes the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+. The GTA+ month must be redeemed within 180 days of the pre-order and is limited to one redemption per platform account. It is not available to child accounts with restrictions on age-restricted content.

The edition's upgrade adds exclusive in-game items for protagonists Jason and Lucia, including vehicles, weapons, outfits and special locations such as a customization shop and a salon. The listing describes the game as a single-player experience set in the state of Leonida.

Around Prague, based on reporting by PlayStation.Blog, XBOX Wire, The Hollywood Reporter

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