xCloud Game Streaming Arrives on PC and iOS in Spring 2021, Confirms Microsoft

Microsoftofficially debutedits xCloud game streaming service as part ofXbox Game Pass Ultimatein September earlier this year. It only arrived on Android devices at launch, with Apple’s App Store policiesrestricting access on iOS devices. Microsoft condemned the move and redirected its efforts to bypass the restrictions andmake xCloud game streaming available on more platforms. Today, the company confirmed the timeline for when and how xCloud will become available on iOS and Windows PCs.

In anofficial blog post, Microsoft reveals that its cloud gaming service will extend to iOS and Windows PCs in Spring 2021. It will initially be in beta and be accessible via the web browser on both platforms. The Xbox Windows app will also be updated to support xCloud game streaming.

“In Spring 2021, we will take the next step in our journey to reach more players around the world by making cloud gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate available on Windows PCs through the Xbox app and browser, and iOS devices through mobile web browser,”reads the blog post.

The rumors for Microsoft’s plan to bring cloud gaming to iOS devices through the web browser were making rounds for some time now. If you compare xCloud to its rivals, then it is late to add web browser support. The streaming service was in testing for over a year and only launched on Android.Google StadiaandAmazon’s Luna, on the other hand, are two services that had web browser support on launch day.

Microsoft, along with Nvidia’sGeForce Nowand Google Stadia, is nowrushing to bring cloud gaming to iOSusers via a web browser. Apart from support for new platforms, it is also essential for xCloud toexpand to new countries. It will enable Microsoft to further optimize the service.

In line with the same, Microsoft adds —“we’ll bring cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to new markets, including Australia, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico.”The company is already testing the service in beta at these locations. Now, I know you must be thinking – Is xCloud available in India? When will xCloud gaming service launch in India? Microsoft has not offered a concrete answer so there’s no way to know when the cloud gaming service will launch in India. Just stay for more updates.

Anmol

Getting my start with technology journalism back in 2016, I have been working in the industry for over 7 years. Currently, as the Editor of Beebom, I’m leading the coverage on the website. While my expertise lies in Android, Windows, and the apps world, find me reading manga, watching anime, and playing Apex in my free time.

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