If you’re a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you can now try a new feature that lets you stream the Xbox games you already own directly from the Xbox PC app. Microsoft announced on July 16, and if you’re part of the Xbox Insider programme, you can try it out right now.
Until now, this feature was available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, allowing users to stream titles they’ve purchased digitally. However, for the first time, this streaming option is now being tested on Windows PCs as well. That means you don’t need to re-download massive games to your hard drive — you can jump into your collection instantly via the cloud.
Save storage space and play console-only games
This move could be a big help if your PC is running low on space. Games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 take up an eye-watering 128GB of SSD storage. By using this feature, you can avoid the hassle of downloading or deleting other files to make room. Instead, you can stream directly from the cloud.
So far, Xbox allows you to stream more than 250 games from your digital library — and that’s on top of what’s already available through the regular Game Pass library. You’ll also find titles that are usually limited to consoles or those that fall under Microsoft’s Play Anywhere programme, which lets you play across devices.
Microsoft has confirmed it’s working on expanding this list even further. More console-only games will be added in the future, which opens the door to a larger variety of experiences on PC, including games that haven’t been officially released for Windows.
The big picture for Xbox cloud gaming
Xbox has been steadily growing its cloud gaming services, and this is another step in that direction. Game Pass Ultimate already lets you stream a wide range of titles on different platforms — including TVs, tablets, smartphones, browsers, and even Meta Quest headsets. Bringing PC into the mix makes the service more complete.
The aim here is to give you the freedom to access your Xbox games wherever you are, on whatever screen you prefer, without needing to install anything or worry about your system’s specifications. This could be especially useful if you’re using a low-spec PC or laptop that can’t handle modern AAA games.
While this feature is still in testing, it demonstrates Xbox’s continued commitment to making gaming easier, more flexible, and more accessible. If you’re an Xbox Insider and a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you can try streaming your games today through the Xbox app for PC.
No word yet on when the feature will roll out to everyone, but Xbox says more news will be shared soon as feedback from Insiders is received.
