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Time of India
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
GTA 6 Download now available on Xbox consoles — has it really launched 11 months early?
Pre-Load, Not Playtime Official GTA 6 Release Date and Platform Details Live Events What This Early Download Really Means No Signs of Previews or Early Access Yet FAQs Has GTA 6 officially launched on Xbox Series X/S? What is the file size of the current GTA 6 download? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a surprising development for gaming enthusiasts, GTA 6 download has appeared on the Xbox Store for Series X and S consoles. However, despite the early access to preliminary files, players are being cautioned not to get their hopes up just yet—the full game is still far from ready, and no playable content is currently available, as per a report by Radio file now available for download on Xbox consoles measures just around 328 MB, a fraction of what would be expected from a fully-fledged open-world title like Grand Theft Auto VI. This lightweight download consists solely of preliminary setup data, with no functional access to gameplay, beta content, or demo the downloaded file merely flashes the GTA 6 artwork on screen before it auto-closes. According to Xbox support forums and developer sources, the file is designed to pre-install base elements so that the final game can be seamlessly added once it becomes available next kind of move is not unusual in the gaming world. Platforms like Xbox and PlayStation occasionally allow preloads long in advance to ease server loads closer to this download appearance, the GTA 6 release date remains fixed for May 26, 2026, on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. The title, developed by Rockstar Games, had originally been projected for a 2025 launch but was later postponed due to extended development of now, pre-orders are not yet live, and Rockstar has not revealed the official pricing structure, adding to speculation that GTA 6 could potentially become the first mainstream game to cross the $100 price point upon per a report by Radio Times, industry insiders suggest the current Xbox listing is likely a placeholder designed to mark the game's presence in the system's library and initiate automated preloading when the full data becomes available in 2026. While not unusual, this move has sparked premature excitement across social media platforms, with many users misunderstanding the nature of the download.'There's no demo, beta, or early access available,' a gaming analyst based in Mumbai confirmed. According to a report by Radio Times. 'This is essentially a digital flagpole—a signal that the system is preparing for an eventual roll-out, nothing more.'Given Rockstar Games' traditionally secretive approach to new releases, industry observers remain sceptical about the possibility of a beta version or playable demo anytime soon. The company has been tight-lipped about nearly every aspect of GTA 6, choosing to release only limited promotional materials and the unexpected Xbox listing has stirred curiosity, it may only serve to underline how highly anticipated the next instalment of Grand Theft Auto remains. For now, fans will have to temper their expectations, even as the digital countdown to 2026 unofficially GTA 6 has not launched yet. What appeared on the Xbox Store is not the full game—only a small placeholder file meant for future current file available on Xbox Series X/S is approximately 328 MB, far smaller than what a full game of GTA 6's scale would require.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Microsoft Teases Multiple Gaming Devices And Next-Gen Xbox As It Doubles Down On Windows
What is an Xbox? The answer to that has never been more confusing, but a new promo video from Microsoft teasing the future of its next-gen gaming hardware lineup gives an important clue: Windows. The company said it wants the OS to be the number one platform for gaming as it doubles down on a new multiplatform strategy that supports a variety of devices rather than being locked to a single console or storefront. 'I am thrilled to share we've established a strategic multi-year partnership with AMD to co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices including our next-generation Xbox consoles, in your living room and in your hands,' Xbox president Sarah Bond said in a new video touting the partnership. 'Together with AMD we're advancing the state of art in gaming silicon to deliver the next generation of graphics innovation to unlock a deeper level of visual quality and immersive gameplay and player experiences enhanced with the power of AI, all while maintaining compatibility with your existing library of Xbox games.' The announcement comes after Microsoft recently revealed the Xbox Ally handhelds, variants of Asus' next iteration of portable PC gaming devices that run a special version of Windows optimized to recreate the Xbox UI experience on the go. It's part of a 'Play Anywhere' promise that includes PC, existing Series X/S consoles, Game Pass on TVs, cloud gaming, and first-party exclusives ported to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. It all sounds like a promising pivot away from the company's shrinking console business, but it also raises lots of questions about what the future of Xbox will actually look like. A new generation of Xbox consoles is coming, but will they be traditional consoles or mini-PC devices running an evolving version of Windows? Bond stresses compatibility with existing players' current libraries of Xbox games, but most Xbox games haven't been ported to PC and would need specialty solutions to maintain access at the hardware level rather than just making them playable with cloud gaming like Sony does with the PS3 generation. Will it even have a disc drive? Increasingly, the vibe appears to be no. Bond also emphasizes that the future of Xbox isn't tied to a single store or device, once again opening the door to new hardware potentially supporting things like Steam, which has traditionally been a competitor to Windows gaming. Then there's the bit about working to 'ensure that Windows is the number one platform for gaming.' Unless that's simply a nod to the fact that most PCs people play games on also run Windows, it sounds like a hint that the foundation of Xbox's future will be Microsoft's current cash cow OS with an Xbox layer overtop, rather than a bespoke platform built from the ground up for gaming as Xbox has previously been. The Verge's Tom Warren suggested as much in his breakdown of the Xbox Ally last week. 'Everything, everywhere, whenever you want' is a compelling marketing pitch that could easily become bedeviled by the details. As it stands, no single company controls as many pieces of the puzzle as Microsoft—software, hardware, and a massive publishing apparatus—but that doesn't mean they will magically all start fitting together in a way that makes sense or doesn't require tons of extra investment. And the other truth about Xbox at the moment is it seems burdened more than ever by they need to justify its P&L to the larger company, which is otherwise all but obsessed with cloud computing and AI. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Engadget
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Final Fantasy 16 suddenly arrives on Xbox Series X/S
Your Yahoo privacy setting is blocking social media and third-party content You can Allow your personal information to be shared and sold. Something went wrong. Try again. You can update your choice anytime by going to your privacy controls, which are linked to throughout our sites and apps. This page will now refresh. Xbox fans don't need to wait any longer to play Final Fantasy XVI on their Series X/S. Two years after the action RPG debuted on PS5, it got a surprise release on Xbox's consoles on Sunday. Its sudden arrival was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase as part of Summer Game Fest. The game's now available via the Xbox PC app as well. Granted, Final Fantasy XVI has been on Steam and the Epic Games store since last September, but some folks might have been waiting for its arrival on Xbox. Buying Final Fantasy XVI once on any Xbox platform means you'll be able to play it across console, PC and cloud with synced progression. A complete edition that includes both Final Fantasy XVI expansions is available for Xbox. There's a standard edition that includes the base game as well. The arrival of Final Fantasy XVI on Xbox means that you can now play all the mainline, single-player Final Fantasy games on Microsoft's consoles, save for the Final Fantasy VII remakes. However, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is coming to Xbox this winter — just in time for those new Xbox gaming handhelds. Your Yahoo privacy setting is blocking social media and third-party content You can Allow your personal information to be shared and sold. Something went wrong. Try again. You can update your choice anytime by going to your privacy controls, which are linked to throughout our sites and apps. This page will now refresh.
Hypebeast
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Microsoft Unveils an Xbox Series X Milk Pitcher
Summary XboxCanada has unveiled an unexpected new home essential: the Xbox Milk Pitcher. Following past releases such as theXbox Mini Fridgeand theXbox Series S Toaster— which famously sears the Xbox logo onto a slice of toast — Microsoft continues to blur the line between gaming gear and household novelty. Taking inspiration from theXbox Series X, the new milk pitcher comes in white or black and reportedly holds up to 1.3 liters of liquid. Xbox Canada teased it on X, writing,'Hydration or calcium is key to staying on top of your game.' Whether this is a legitimate product release or just a clever marketing stunt remains unclear as no official announcement has been made. Introducing the Xbox Milk Pitcher because hydration or calcium is key to staying on top of your game 🎮🥛 — Xbox Canada (@XboxCanada)June 1, 2025
Engadget
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
The latest Xbox kitchen kitsch is a Series X milk jug for Canadians
We've seen a few Xbox-styled kitchen items over the last few years, from the Series X fridge to the Series S toaster. The latest one is probably not one for those of you in the US. Over the weekend, Xbox Canada revealed a Xbox Series X bagged milk pitcher styled after the Xbox Series X. Milk in a bag is a long-standing tradition in Canada, India, South America and several other parts of the world. The idea is that you plop a bag into a pitcher, cut off the corner and pour away, all the while taking great care not to spill any. There are practical benefits, such as bags taking up less space in garbage or recycling. But containers for bagged milk are typically boring white jugs. At least until now. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. The Xbox Series X Milk Pitcher comes in white or black and it can hold up to 1.3 liters ( fine , if you insist, 2.75 pints) of bagged milk. That should give you enough fuel for your next Halo Infinite deathmatch battle or adventure in the Oblivion remaster. Sadly, there's no word as yet if Xbox Canada is going to sell this thing or if it's just a fun marketing gimmick. I get it, bagged milk confused me too before my first visit to Canada as a teen. But milk in a bag is as Canadian as poutine, Letterkenny , hockey games on frozen ponds and The Beaches. As one of Engadget's Canadian contingent, it's my civic duty to test this out. My email's in my bio, Xbox.
