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Xbox has officially refuted claims that it secured exclusive rights to cloud stream Grand Theft Auto 6 on personal computers upon release. The rumor emerged following statements by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma regarding unprecedented platform initiatives for Rockstar's upcoming title.
Initial reports suggested Microsoft might offer the sole method for personal computer users to access Los Santos at launch. Since the title was scheduled exclusively for consoles on November 19, cloud streaming would have bypassed the hardware restriction without requiring a separate console purchase.
Matthew Ball, Xbox Chief Strategy Officer, addressed the matter on X to correct the speculation. He explicitly clarified that the title will launch on Xbox on November 19, but confirmed it will neither stream exclusively nor arrive on personal computers.
Consequently, personal computer users will not be able to play via streaming at launch, and Rockstar maintains its focus on the upcoming console release. The exact meaning behind Sharma's original briefing remarks remains undisclosed as the November 19 release date approaches.
