Rockstar Games has confirmed a cloud gaming option for its upcoming blockbuster. However, PlayStation Portal owners face a catch. The latest GTA VI cloud streaming update means players will need a PS5 to enjoy the game on Sony’s handheld.

In its November 10 announcement, Rockstar confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will support Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. However, the company only confirmed Remote Play support for PlayStation and Xbox. This leaves PS Portal owners without a confirmed option to stream the game directly from the cloud.

The two streaming methods work differently. Remote Play sends gameplay from a player’s own console to another device. Meanwhile, Cloud streaming runs the game on remote servers without requiring players to own or operate a console. This makes cloud gaming a useful option for those who want to play without buying additional hardware.

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Rockstar’s announcement specifically mentions Xbox Cloud Gaming but does not confirm PlayStation cloud streaming support. This means PS Portal owners cannot currently count on playing GTA VI without a PS5. Sony’s handheld supports cloud streaming through PlayStation Plus Premium for selected PS5 games. However, GTA VI has not been confirmed as part of that catalog.

For Remote Play, players must own a PS5 with GTA VI installed. The console must remain connected to the internet and either powered on or in Rest Mode. Players can then connect their Portal to access the game remotely, even when they’re away from home. Their experience will also depend on the quality of their internet connection.

Microsoft’s cloud gaming arrangement operates differently. Rockstar confirmed that GTA VI will use Xbox Series S graphics settings when streamed through Xbox Cloud Gaming. This gives supported Xbox One consoles access to the game without running it locally. However, Rockstar has not confirmed equivalent access through Sony’s cloud service.

The limitation could disappoint players who bought the Portal hoping to play major releases without purchasing a PS5. Although Sony already offers cloud streaming for selected games, GTA VI has no confirmed place in that lineup.

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