No, GTA 6 is not on Xbox Game Pass at launch. It is a paid game on Xbox and PlayStation, at $79.99 for the Standard Edition in the US. Official You also do not need Game Pass to play it, because it launches as a single-player game.
GTA 6 is a separate purchase on Xbox. Game Pass is not required to play it.
Game Pass often gets big games on day one, but those are usually Microsoft's own titles. GTA 6 is published by Rockstar Games, owned by Take-Two Interactive, and it is sold as a standard paid release on every platform.
Could GTA 6 join Game Pass later?
Nothing has been announced. GTA V has come and gone from Game Pass several times over the years, so a Rockstar game joining later is not unheard of. For a launch as big as GTA 6, though, a subscription deal in its first year would be unusual. Treat any "GTA 6 coming to Game Pass" claims as rumours unless Xbox or Rockstar announce it.
What about Xbox Cloud Gaming?
A report in October 2026 claimed Xbox had secured exclusive streaming rights to GTA 6. Xbox executive Matthew Ball then said the game "will not be streaming exclusively or to PC" Official. Separately, Microsoft capped Game Pass cloud streaming hours from November 2026. In short, do not plan on streaming GTA 6 through Game Pass at launch. See GTA 6 cloud gaming.
Do you need Game Pass to play GTA 6?
No. Single-player games on Xbox do not need a subscription. A future online mode would most likely need Game Pass Essential, like GTA Online does today. Details in does GTA 6 need PS Plus or Game Pass?
Cheapest way to get GTA 6 on Xbox
Buy the Standard Edition and play it on an Xbox Series S or X. Retailers sometimes discount the boxed copy slightly, and it contains a download code. The GTA 6 price page lists regional prices, and the cheapest way to play GTA 6 adds up the console cost too.
FAQ
Will GTA 6 be on Game Pass day one?
No. GTA 6 launches as a paid game and is not part of Game Pass.
Can I stream GTA 6 with Game Pass Ultimate?
Not as part of Game Pass at launch. Xbox has said GTA 6 will not stream to PC at launch, and no cloud deal is confirmed.
Was GTA 5 on Game Pass?
Yes, GTA V has joined and left Game Pass more than once. That does not mean GTA 6 will follow.
Sources
- Rockstar Games: GTA 6 pricing and platforms.
- PC Games Hardware, dlcompare and MP1st: Xbox Cloud Gaming report and Matthew Ball's statement.
- Microsoft: Game Pass streaming hour limits from November 2026.