Grand Theft Auto VI streams on XBOX November 19

Grand Theft Auto VI, the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store, launches November 19. Because of the unprecedented demand, everyone is encouraged to begin pre-loading as soon as possible to be prepared for launch day. The game is also playable on day one through XBOX Cloud Gaming on XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S, starting at 1am ET.

Cloud Gaming and What Comes Next

Cloud streaming means more players can experience one of the most anticipated games of the year on the consoles they already own. The game uses XBOX Series S graphics settings when cloud-streamed with XBOX Cloud Gaming.

More Rockstar Games titles are also coming to XBOX Cloud Gaming, including Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more in the coming months.

Starting November 11, players in supported markets can buy cloud playtime to stream supported games without a Game Pass subscription. Streaming for Grand Theft Auto VI begins at 1am ET on November 19. Cloud gaming availability, purchasing options, supported devices, account eligibility, and features may vary by market and device, and Grand Theft Auto VI must be purchased separately.

The Game and Pre-Order Bonuses

Grand Theft Auto VI is a single-player experience set in Vice City, USA. Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. When an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida. They are forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.

Both the standard and Ultimate editions include these bonuses if purchased prior to 19 November 2026 23:59:59:

• The Vintage Vice City Pack
• One Month of GTA+

The GTA+ month must be redeemed within 180 days after placing the pre-order. Redemption is not available to child accounts with restrictions on age-restricted content, and it is limited to one per Platform Account. A pop-up notification on the console signals when the month is available. To redeem, open the Store, select the profile icon in the top left corner, and select “Offers & credits.”

Ultimate Edition Upgrade

The Ultimate Edition adds exclusive in-game bonuses available to Jason and Lucia across their story, with new items uncovered behind each chapter. The collection spans premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action:

• '95 Grotti Cheetah, a mid '90s sports car with a retro-futuristic livery
• Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers, his and hers versions sourced from the Vercetti Estate
• Personalized sidearms with detailed engravings for Jason's Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia's Klose K17 pistol
• Vice City Style outfits, hairstyles, tattoos, and more
• Jason's safehouse vehicles: an Army fatigue-tinged Dinka Enduro motorcycle and a Crest Kayak
• Ganado Retro Build, with exclusive mods for Jason's Vapid Ganado low-riding pickup
• Shitzu Squalo, a pink and blue watercraft with an explosives-laden weapons crate
• '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy & Garage, stored at the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay
• Goodtime Gear, apparel and accessories inspired by the TV show character Macca the Gator
• PTT Youngin$ Compound, a gang compound to raid for special items and distinct contraband
• Classic Car Collection, a commission from collector and local fixer Wyman to revitalize project cars

Key Features at a Glance

• Cloud play on day one: XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S via XBOX Cloud Gaming from 1am ET – owners of existing consoles can play at launch.
• Graphics: XBOX Series S settings when cloud-streamed – sets expectations for visual quality.
• Pay-per-play streaming: cloud playtime purchasable from November 11 in supported markets – no Game Pass subscription needed.
• Rockstar library expansion: Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more are coming to XBOX Cloud Gaming.
• Rideout Customs: detailed interiors, exquisite rims, and donk stylings – turns vehicles into works of art.
• Sara's Unisex Salon: facial hair for Jason, makeup and nails for Lucia – customizes the leads' looks.
• Stock 305: elevated streetwear at Stockyard – unique, exclusive looks for both characters.
• Electric Fang Tattoo: over 50 signature tattoos designed by the artist collective FAILE – a wide range of body art.
• One-Eyed Willie's: Lake Leonida's mod shop for off-road modifications and hand-painted automotive artistry – Ultimate Edition only, like the other destinations above.

Availability

Grand Theft Auto VI launches for Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, with release scheduled for midnight local time in all regions. Xbox digital pre-loading began globally at 12 a.m. GMT on November 10, while code-in-box versions are scheduled to reach retailers from November 12. Xbox codes are not region-locked.

Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026, and are available through the Xbox Store, Rockstar Store, select retailers and third-party storefronts where the game is offered. The Xbox Store lists pre-orders in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Rockstar says additional countries may be added subject to platform policies, regional regulations and age ratings.