Microsoft Secures Exclusive GTA 6 Streaming Rights for Xbox Cloud Gaming

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that Microsoft has secured exclusive game streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI, making Xbox Cloud Gaming the only platform able to stream the title at launch. The duration of the exclusive agreement has not been disclosed. Rockstar Games has not yet announced a PC version of the game.

Why it matters

The exclusive streaming deal gives Xbox a competitive advantage in cloud gaming and provides Microsoft with a major marketing opportunity for its Xbox Cloud Gaming service ahead of GTA 6's launch.

What remains uncertain

The duration of the exclusive streaming agreement has not been disclosed.

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