Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox cloud gaming is coming to iOS in 2021. In a new blog post today, the company says that cloud gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will come to iOS via web browser in spring of 2021.
So, turns out you can already enjoy xCloud (Game Pass Ultimate) on M1 Mac.With a caveat: no Bluetooth, Keyboard, Mouse or Touch Screen support.Note: audio wo. To play Xbox console games from the cloud on your device you’ll need the following: i. An active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership in a supported region ii. A supported device including Windows 10 PCs, Apple or Android phones and tablets iii. A compatible controller connected via Bluetooth or USB. Select games can be played with Xbox touch controls. Immerse yourself in a library of over 100 high-quality games. Enjoy the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, EA Play, and play across devices from the cloud when you join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. JOIN ULTIMATE SEE ALL PLANS. Subscription continues automatically at $14.99/mo. Unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. How to Download and Play Xbox Game Pass on PC. Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later. Look for Xbox Game Pass in the search bar at the top right corner. Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Xbox Game Pass. Click the Xbox Game Pass icon on the home screen to start playing. Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass is now available for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, opening up access to over 100 titles. The subscription will offer games like Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and Grand Theft Auto V. Not only that, you'll be able to play against users on Xbox consoles, PCs, or other mobile devices.
This was first rumored in October. Microsoft had decided not to launch its game streaming service on iOS because of the App Store guidelines. Bringing cloud gaming to the iPhone and iPad via the web browser will allow Microsoft to skirt the App Store guidelines altogether.
Expanding Xbox to new players is central to our ambition of helping games and developers find an easy path to the world’s 3 billion gamers. We are doing this by embracing multiple devices and providing a consistent Xbox experience wherever you log in, whether that’s on your Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Android device or — starting in Spring 2021 — your Windows PC and iOS device from the cloud.
Microsoft does note that cloud gaming on iOS via the web will technically be a “beta” at first, but no further details are provided. Note that this is also different than what’s available in the Xbox app, which allows Xbox console owners to stream games directly from their personal console.
For what it’s worth, Apple announced new App Store guidelines this year addressing game streaming services. The guidelines say that streaming game services are now allowed, but developers must submit each game to the App Store as separate apps in compliance with all guidelines.
Microsoft is the only the latest company to announce that its streaming game service will come to iOS via the web. Amazon announced recently that its Luna cloud gaming service will also be available on iOS via the web, while Google made similar promises for Stadia.
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You can read more in Microsoft’s full blog post.
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