Overview
- The new feature, part of Project Lapland, will initially be available to Xbox Insiders before a wider rollout.
- This expansion allows streaming of games not included in Xbox Game Pass, addressing long-standing user requests.
- The update coincides with a court ruling permitting Xbox to enable direct game purchases through its Android app.
- Microsoft's efforts to support streaming thousands of games have been delayed by infrastructure challenges and licensing issues.
- Some publishers may restrict certain games from being streamed due to existing licensing agreements.