Microsoft unlocks Xbox cloud streaming of games you own

What just happened? It's a landmark day for Xbox gamers who enjoy gaming on the go. Microsoft is finally fulfilling a long-awaited promise by enabling cloud streaming for select games you already own, and the feature is now available in 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming is supported.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can stream 50 of their owned titles via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The initial lineup includes major hits like Cyberpunk 2077, Modern Warfare 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy XIV, Hogwarts Legacy, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Star Wars Outlaws.

But this is only the beginning, according to Ashley McKissick, head of Xbox platforms engineering. She confirmed that the library of cloud-playable games will continue to expand as Microsoft collaborates with partners to create a "diverse and expansive selection" available across devices.

The streaming expansion was originally announced in 2020 under the code name Project ...