GTA VI on Xbox One via Xbox Cloud Gaming, but not on PC

Why PC players are unhappy

The news comes with a twist. Players on PC will not be able to take advantage of the same possibility. For a platform that is usually seen as the most powerful and flexible way to play, being left out of a route that an old console receives looks odd, and it is likely to irritate part of the community.

The situation is a reminder of how differently the platforms are being treated around this release. Cloud streaming lowers the entry barrier for people who do not want to buy a new console, but access still depends on the platform and on the service's terms.

What it means for players

For Xbox One owners, the confirmation is good news: they can join the launch without upgrading. Streaming does, however, require a stable internet connection, and image quality and responsiveness depend on it.

PC gamers, meanwhile, will have to wait for further details about how and when they can play the game on their platform. Neither Microsoft nor the publisher has been quoted here on a PC plan, so that question remains open.