Summary: on Xbox One there is no native version. You play by streaming with Xbox Cloud Gaming from 1:00 a.m. ET on November 19, with Series S graphics settings. You do not download the 212 GB.
What Xbox confirms
- Xbox Series X and Series S: play GTA VI natively, and pre-install was already available on November 10.
- Xbox One: streaming only with Xbox Cloud Gaming; the post mentions no native version.
- Cloud quality: uses Xbox Series S graphics settings.
- Streaming start: 1:00 a.m. ET on November 19.
How you pay
- Since November 11, in supported markets, you can buy cloud playtime without Game Pass.
- GTA VI is bought separately from cloud playtime.
- Game price: Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99 (see GTA 6 price).
- Availability, supported devices and features may vary by market and device.
Steps to play by streaming
- Check that your market and device support Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- Buy GTA VI on the Microsoft Store.
- Buy cloud playtime if you do not have Game Pass.
- Open Xbox Cloud Gaming and look for GTA VI from 1:00 a.m. ET on November 19.
What we do not know yet
- Minimum internet speed for the cloud: not listed in the post we checked (N/A).
- Resolution and frames per second: not listed (N/A).
Closer to home: if you play natively on Series X|S, see how big is GTA 6.
Quick answers
Is GTA 6 coming to Xbox One?
Not natively. On Xbox One you can only play by streaming with Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Do I need Game Pass?
Not necessarily: since November 11, in supported markets, you can buy cloud playtime without a Game Pass subscription. You must buy GTA VI separately.
Does it look the same as on Xbox Series X?
No: in the cloud it uses Xbox Series S graphics settings, according to Xbox Wire.
When does streaming start?
At 1:00 a.m. ET on November 19.