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GTA 6’s absence from Xbox Store fuels speculation of a PlayStation exclusive deal for the May 2026 launch.
PlayStation Store lists GTA 6 for pre-order, while Xbox’s silence raises questions about platform availability.
Rumors suggest a timed exclusivity for PlayStation, potentially delaying Xbox release, though no official confirmation exists.
Everyone's talking about Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) since it's supposed to drop in May 2026. The fact that it's on the PlayStation Store, but not on the Xbox Store, has got people wondering if PlayStation might have an exclusive deal.
Rockstar Games isn't saying anything, so everyone's guessing if Xbox players will get left out or have to wait longer. This article looks at the clues, rumors, and what it all means for where you'll be able to play GTA 6.
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The GTA 6 trailer came out in December 2023 and said it'd be out in May 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. But it's June 2025, and you can wishlist GTA 6 on the PlayStation Store, but there's nothing on the Xbox Store. This has started a lot of talk.
Usually, Rockstar games come out on all the big systems at the same time, so the missing Xbox listing is strange. People on X are getting worried, with some thinking Sony might have a deal for it to be exclusive for a while.
The PlayStation Store lets you add GTA 6 to your wishlist, which you can't do on Xbox. This fits with how Sony's acted before, getting timed exclusives for games like Final Fantasy XVI. So, back in 2024, there were whispers that Rockstar and Sony were chatting about some kind of marketing thing, possibly even a timed PlayStation exclusive.
Usually, these deals mean PlayStation gets first dibs on promoting the game or gets to do cool bundles. But, heads up, nobody has confirmed any exclusivity.
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Rockstar Games usually releases games on all platforms. GTA V came out on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 at the same time in 2013, and later on PC and newer consoles. Red Dead Redemption 2 did the same thing in 2018.
Because of this, it seems unlikely GTA 6 would be only on PlayStation, but it could be exclusive to PlayStation for a few months. Sony's done this before with games like Death Stranding, which was first only on PS4. The Xbox Store's silence might just mean they're listing it later.
There are a few things that have people thinking it might be exclusive. Someone on X leaked in 2024 that Sony got a six-month exclusive deal for GTA 6, but it's not confirmed. The PlayStation Store listing is there, but Xbox doesn't have one, which suggests PlayStation is getting priority.
Also, Rockstar's owner, Take-Two Interactive, has worked with Sony before, like with the PS4 upgrades for GTA V. But Microsoft hasn't said anything about GTA 6, which makes it even more confusing. Some people think the Xbox Store delay is just because of technical problems or how they're rolling out the marketing.
If GTA 6 is a timed PlayStation exclusive, Xbox players might have to wait months after May 2026. A three-to-six-month delay, which is normal for these deals, would upset fans wanting to play in Vice City. On the other hand, if it's just a marketing thing, the Xbox listing might show up closer to the release date.
The gaming community on X can't agree. Some fans say GTA 6 is so big, with Vice City and two main characters, that it needs to be on all platforms to make the most money. Others say Sony has a lot of money and has gotten exclusives before.
Gaming experts that blogs quoted in 2025 think it'll be a timed exclusive, with PlayStation getting it 3-6 months earlier. Rockstar isn't saying anything, so the debate continues. Fans have even started petitions on X asking Microsoft to talk about it, because they're getting impatient.
We should know more as we get closer to May 2026. Rockstar usually starts marketing heavily a year before release, so we might see Xbox Store updates by mid-2025. If it is exclusive, expect it to come out on PlayStation first, and then Xbox later in 2026. If not, the missing listing might just be a mistake.
Either way, GTA 6 is super popular – the trailer got over 200 million views on YouTube – so it'll sell well on all platforms. Keep an eye on the official channels for news.
Whether GTA 6 is exclusive or not shows how competitive gaming is. If it's a PlayStation exclusive, even for a while, Sony would have a big advantage, and Xbox might lose fans. This uncertainty shows why it's important to be clear about release plans. Everyone's excited for GTA 6's Vice City, so where you can play it is a big question that will affect millions of players in 2026.
