Overview
- Microsoft reports a 45% year-over-year rise in cloud gaming hours from Game Pass members, without disclosing absolute figures.
- Console streaming time rose 45% and streaming on other devices climbed 24%, according to the company.
- Availability expanded to India this month, bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to 29 countries overall.
- Microsoft says expanded in‑region server capacity is reducing wait times for players.
- The 1.0 release includes streaming up to 1440p for Ultimate subscribers, with cloud access now offered across multiple Game Pass plans.