Xbox Cloud Gaming Streams Your Entire Game Library Soon

Xbox Cloud Gaming to Stream Entire Game Library Soon

In a significant change to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft is set to expand the service’s capabilities, allowing subscribers to stream any game from their library, not just titles available through Game Pass.

Expansion of Xbox Cloud Gaming

Anonymous sources revealed that Microsoft is gearing up to expand the capabilities of its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, codenamed Project Lapland. Starting in November, the Game Pass feature will allow players to stream any game they own. This upgrade will open up thousands of additional titles for cloud streaming.

Microsoft introduced the feature as xCloud in 2019, targeting a 2020 launch date, but it wasn’t until February that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the fully envisioned cloud streaming service would arrive later this year for all titles.

Launch and Availability

The launch will begin in November with a preview for Xbox Insiders, followed by a rollout to more users and games. However, some publishers may initially hold back their games from the expanded streaming lineup due to licensing hurdles.

Microsoft’s recent legal win to bypass Google’s billing requirements on Android will also allow Xbox to enable direct game purchases and access through their Android app. Xbox president Sarah Bond confirmed that players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android starting in November.

Key Features and Benefits