Microsoft Finally Allows Gamers to Stream Owned Games on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One
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- Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One finally receive functionality to stream games they own, even if they are not in the Game Pass catalogue.
- Microsoft continues to add more games to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta).
- The functionality was already being tested since December 2024.
On April 16, Microsoft announced that it would be adding “Stream Your Own Game” to the Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles. Previously, this feature was only available on PC, phones, tablets, and handhelds that had access to supported browsers. TVs and VR headsets are also supported by the Xbox App and the Xbox Cloud Gaming app, respectively.
Now, Xbox Series X/s and Xbox One have finally received the functionality. One of the main advantages of this is the ability to play games without taking up space on the hard drive. For example, the Xbox Twitter post talking about the change is accompanied by a picture of an interface showing that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available to play with Cloud Gaming.
This means that as long as the player has bought the game, they will be able to play it using Xbox Cloud Gaming even if it isn’t a game that’s on the Game Pass. However, gamers who want to utilize this should be subscribed to the Game Pass Ultimate plan.
Additionally, Microsoft is introducing more games that will be available for cloud gaming, with these being the recent additions:
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
- Kill It With Fire
- LEGO Marvel Superheroes
- Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2
- Monster Jam Showdown
- Squirrel with a Gun
- Subnautica 2
- Wanderstop
The following will be coming soon:
- Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express
- Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy
- Barton Lynch Pro Surfing
- Bratz Flaunt your fashion
- Construction Simulator
- Empire of the Ants
- Mandragora
- PAW Patrol Grand Prix
- Paw Patrol World
- Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
- Predator: Hunting Grounds
- SpiderHeck
- Starship Troopers: Extermination
- Steep
- Teardown
- The Game of Life 2
- Undisputed
- Way of the Hunter
- Wizard of Legend II
Microsoft has been testing Stream Your Own Game functionality since November 2024. The feature adding Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One into Stream Your Own Game was introduced in December 2024, but only for those who are in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings program.
