Microsoft might be gearing up to introduce a new Xbox feature that enables users to stream Xbox games not currently available on Game Pass. Reporter Tom Warren has shared images of the Xbox Cloud Gaming pages for 'High on Life' and 'Dying Light 2,' indicating that these games can be streamed when purchased. Additionally, players require an active Game Pass Ultimate membership to utilize this streaming capability. This development could be a precursor to the launch of Project Lapland, the rumored codename for the feature allowing users to stream games they own. Warren previously reported that this could debut as early as November 2024, a timeline that now seems plausible.
The rollout is expected to commence with a testing phase for Xbox Insiders, which is free to join, before being made available to all users. Historically, streaming was limited to games within the Game Pass library, but this restriction is set to be lifted soon. The timing of this feature's launch in November coincides with the ability to purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox app on Android, which is set to go live this month. This integration will reportedly allow users to buy an Xbox game on their Android device and immediately stream it.
These advancements are part of Microsoft's broader vision for Xbox, which extends beyond traditional consoles. The company recently launched a new ad campaign titled 'This Is An Xbox,' emphasizing that an Xbox is not just a console but also your phone, PC, and TV, thanks to Game Pass and cloud gaming. In addition to Project Lapland, Microsoft is also reportedly working on a next-generation Xbox console that could be accompanied by a dedicated Xbox handheld device. In other Xbox news, 'Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024' is now available through Game Pass. For more updates, check out the list of games coming to Game Pass in the first half of November.
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