Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched a long-awaited feature for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, allowing them to stream select games they already own via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

This long-in-development addition has been a goal since 2019, but its rollout faced delays due to the challenge of preparing infrastructure for thousands of titles.

A Promising Start, But Limited Scope

As of today, only 50 games are compatible with the feature, the company announced in a blog post. Despite the modest start, the lineup includes high-profile blockbusters like Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Star Wars Outlaws, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, alongside beloved indie titles like Dredge, Phasmophobia, and The Plucky Squire.

While this is just a fraction of the Xbox catalog, Microsoft has confirmed that the list will grow over time as partnerships expand globally. "Our library of cloud-playable titles will continue to grow," Microsoft stated.

Compatibility And Future Expansion

Currently, the feature supports streaming on TVs and browsers via devices such as tablets, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets. However, console owners will need to wait until next year for functionality on Xbox consoles and the Xbox app on Windows.

The release coincides with Sony's expansion of its own cloud gaming offerings, highlighting the intensifying competition in the space. Xbox Cloud Gaming's new feature sets the stage for further innovations as Microsoft positions itself as a leader in cloud-based gaming.

How To Get Started

To stream your games:

1. On PC, smartphones, and tablets:
   • Use a supported browser like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.
   • Visit xbox.com/play.
   • Sign into your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate account.
   • Look for the "Stream your own game" section and start playing.
2. On TVs and VR headsets:
   • Download the Xbox app on supported devices.
   • Pair a compatible Bluetooth controller, such as the Xbox Wireless Controller or PlayStation DualSense.

Over 50 Games Ready To Play

Here's the full list of titles you can stream starting today:

• Animal Well
• Assassin's Creed Mirage
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
• Balatro
• Baldur's Gate 3
• Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)
• The Casting of Frank Stone
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
• Dredge
• Dying Light 2 Stay Human
• Farming Simulator 25
• Fear the Spotlight
• Final Fantasy XIV Online
• Final Fantasy
• Final Fantasy II
• Final Fantasy III
• Final Fantasy IV
• Final Fantasy V
• Final Fantasy VI
• Hades
• Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
• High On Life
• Hitman World of Assassination
• Hogwarts Legacy
• House Flipper 2
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits
• Lego Harry Potter Collection
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure
• Metro Exodus
• Mortal Kombat 1
• NBA 2K25
• PGA Tour 2K23
• Phasmophobia
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• Rust Console Edition
• 7 Days to Die
• Star Wars Outlaws
• Stray
• The Crew Motorfest
• The Outlast Trials
• The Plucky Squire
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
• Tom Clancy's The Division 2
• TopSpin 2K25
• Undertale
• Visions of Mana
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
• WWE 2K24

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