Xbox Cloud Gaming news, guides, updates, and analysis for players.
Xbox has launched two new input previews for cloud gaming, allowing players to use smartphones as controllers on Smart TVs and test direct Wi-Fi connections for reduced latency.
Nine new games launch on Xbox consoles, PC, and Cloud, led by version 1.0 releases for Void/Breaker on Game Pass and Lightyear Frontier.
Xbox Insiders can now purchase cloud gaming hours, while Game Pass subscribers face new monthly usage limits starting November 1, 2026.
Microsoft has launched a new testing phase for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing Insiders to purchase hourly playtime blocks or use an ad-supported free tier without a Game Pass subscription.
SEGA has confirmed that STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will launch on January 15, 2027, bringing its unique combat and music mechanics to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud platforms.
Xbox system update rolls out on August 12, 2026, bringing cloud save recovery for Forza Horizon 6, Xbox 360 game hubs, and cloud streaming for installing games.
Xbox Game Pass rounds out the week with two final additions: Hell is Us and Conker: Live & Reloaded across console, PC, and cloud platforms.
A new homebrew application, GreenVita, now allows modified PlayStation Vita consoles to stream games from the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cloud service.
Meta Horizon+ subscribers now get access to the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, including 50+ games and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month.
Milktooth announces Bad Magpie for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud in 2026. Learn about the gameplay, release window, and Game Pass availability in our report.
Descenders Next receives the Grand Tour update on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. Discover new challenges, Career Mode integration, and Counter Pumping mechanics.
Rebel Wolves confirms The Blood of Dawnwalker arrives September 3, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud. Explore the dark world of Vale Sangora.
Microsoft is officially testing a new, free tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming that will be supported by advertisements, a move that could dramatically expand the reach of the Xbox ecosystem to millions of new players worldwide.
Microsoft's cloud gaming service, once a promising experiment known as Project xCloud, has evolved into a cornerstone of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. While the platform still officially carries the "beta" tag, its capabilities have grown far beyond a simple test phase.
Nine new games launch on Xbox consoles, PC, and Cloud, led by version 1.0 releases for Void/Breaker on Game Pass and Lightyear Frontier.
Xbox system update rolls out on August 12, 2026, bringing cloud save recovery for Forza Horizon 6, Xbox 360 game hubs, and cloud streaming for installing games.
