Microsoft just released a new update for Game Pass Ultimate members that allows them to stream over 250 different games via theXboxPC app. Using this new function,Xboxplayers can not only easily enjoy console-exclusive games on their PCs, but can earn Microsoft Rewards points while doing so.
Earlier this year, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate added a new feature that allowed fans tostream games they owned on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consolesto their TVs, Meta Quest Headsets, and select browser-supported devices, including PCs, tablets, and phones. This cloud functionality grants exceptional flexibility to how players can enjoy many of their favorite Xbox games.
Now, this feature is being expanded upon in a massive way. As of anew update on July 28, fans with Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions can now stream cloud-playable games they own via the Xbox PC app. This function simplifies the process of enjoying Xbox games on PC, allowing players to save hard drive space and enjoy console-only games in a brand-new way.
Play 250+ Titles on the Xbox PC App With Game Pass Ultimate
More than 250 Xbox games are currently included in the extensive list of those that can be streamed via the cloud. Though they wererecently removed from the Xbox Games Pass subscription serviceitself, games likeThe Callisto ProtocolandMafia: Definitive Editioncan be streamed presently, as can everyAssassin’s Creedgame fromThe Ezio CollectionthroughSyndicate, includingAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. Many more will be added to the list soon, includingChoo-Choo Charles,Five Nights at Freddy’s, andWo Long Fallen Dynasty.
As long as fans have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, using this new feature is easy: simply navigate to the Cloud Gaming section on the Xbox PC app, find the Stream Your Own Game list, and choose from the cloud-supported games they own to play. Were that not exciting enough, gamers can now easily keep tabs on their weeklyMicrosoft Rewards pointschallenges via a new interface, allowing them to earn and claim perks straight from the Xbox PC app home page.
These functions synergize with the larger Xbox Play Anywhere feature, which is available even for fans without Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. With over 1,000 games supported through Xbox Play Anywhere, players can seamlessly switch between their consoles, PCs, and other supported devices at no cost, all while preserving progress, achievements, and DLC. ThoughXbox has been a part of the console warthat has waged for many years, new features like these are slowly bridging the gap between many of these popular gaming platforms.
