In 2020, Microsoft introduced Xbox Cloud Gaming, enabling gamers to stream titles from the Xbox Game Pass library. However, not all games were accessible through Game Pass, limiting the selection available for streaming. Now, Microsoft is reportedly gearing up to expand its streaming services to include games not part of Xbox Game Pass, provided they are owned by the players themselves.
According to The Verge, Microsoft plans to start testing this new feature on Xbox Cloud Gaming servers with Xbox Insiders as early as next month. The report indicates that Microsoft has been preparing for this expansion by enhancing the capabilities of Xbox Cloud Gaming to manage thousands of games. Before rolling out these expanded capabilities to Game Pass subscribers, the company must ensure they can withstand the expected demand.
Earlier this week, Xbox confirmed that starting in November, players will be able to buy or play Xbox games on Android via the Xbox app. Once the new streaming option is live, purchases made on Android will be immediately streamable across all devices. This move comes as part of Epic Games' legal victory over Google, allowing Microsoft to bypass Google Play and avoid sharing a portion of its sales with the tech giant.
Additionally, Microsoft continues to develop its own Xbox mobile store app. Initially, the app will focus on deals and in-game items before eventually incorporating Microsoft's first-party games.
