Xbox Expands Game Library for Cloud Gaming Service, Including Long-Awaited User Request Feature
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Xbox Cookin' Up Some Fresh Updates for Ya'll
The tech jockeys over at Xbox are dropping a heap of updates on us this week, and here's the lowdown on what's going down:
- Sync Up Your Savage Save Games: Xbox is finally adding a new status bar and more deets for syncin' cloud game saves across your devices. Sure, they already got cloud saves for all games, but when you're hoppin' between gadgets or lose your internet and have to play offline, syncin' stuff gets a wee bit scary. But fear not, gamers! With this update, you'll know exactly when the last time you played a game was, where, and where the cloud saves are bein' synced to, makin' it crystal clear when a game is movin' from cloud to console or PC. Plus, you'll get a progress bar for the status of the cloud saves that are bein' synced to keep you in the loop.1
Let's be real, the folks at Windows Central (especially our editor Jez) have been askin' for this feature for years, and Xbox is finally deliverin'.
- PC Stores Joinin' the Xbox Party: Microsoft is integratin' different PC stores into the Xbox PC app, makin' it way easier to access all them games you love in one place.
New Games for "Stream Your Own Game"
Remember when XBOX promised "Stream Your Own Game" for years and finally rolled it out last year? Well, they been steadily addin' new games to the program, and here's what's comin' soon:
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite
- American Arcadia
- Amnesia: The Bunker
- Black Desert
- Bus Simulator 21
- Darkest Dungeon II
- Dicey Dungeons
- Gothic Classic
- Lawn Mowing Simulator
- Payday3
- Remnant From the Ashes
- Skul The Hero Slayer
- Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
- The Jackbox Party Pack 7
- Train Sim World 4
- Who's Your Daddy?!
- XCOM 2
Streamin' your own games through Xbox Cloud requires coughin' up the dough for the game and subscribin' to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Once you're all set, you can stream games through your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console, browsers (Xbox.com/play), Meta Quest VR headsets, Samsung or LG Smart TVs. Microsoft plans to bring "Stream Your Own Game" support to the Xbox PC app later in 2025.13
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate:
If you're serious about your gaming, subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and never miss out on any Xbox games you wanna play, how you wanna play 'em. Whether it's on Xbox consoles, PC, or through the Cloud on a slew of devices, you're covered.1
References:
- The new update for Xbox will provide a clearer indication of cloud game saves syncing across devices, including PC, making gaming more seamless.
- Microsoft is integrating various PC stores into the Xbox PC app, streamlining access to games across different platforms.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream games like Aliens: Fireteam Elite, XCOM 2, and Train Sim World 4, across multiple devices, including the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, browsers, and smart TVs.
- Gamers who want to stay updated with the latest Xbox games should consider subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a comprehensive gaming experience across devices.
