Cloud gaming is coming to Xbox consoles, as revealed during the Gamescom 2021 Xbox Livestream this evening (August 24).
The update will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles sometime toward the end of the year, introducing cloud gaming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. This will allow players to experience more than 100 games straight from the cloud, streaming to their console.
The performance aim for Xbox cloud gaming is a 1080p and 60FPS, and players will not need to pre-install the game before playing. Multiplayer games will also be supported, with the ability to invite friends to join games through the cloud.
The introduction of cloud gaming to Xbox consoles will also allow for forward compatibility. Gen-9 exclusives only available on the Xbox Series X|S will be available to play on an Xbox One through the cloud. This includes games like Microsoft Flight Simulator and The Medium.
