Xbox Cloud Gaming to Allow Access to Owned Games Libraries Later This Year
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Xbox lead Phil Spencer stated in a chat that players should be able to access their own game libraries via Xbox Cloud Gaming "this year."
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Currently, you lose access to a game on Xbox Cloud Gaming if it exits Xbox Game Pass. Being able to play owned games would increase variety.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming works well for 2D and turn-based games. Expanding libraries would add more of these types of games.
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Cloud gaming faces challenges from high costs, energy use, and platform holders like Apple and Google restricting it. Regulators are starting to take notice.
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The UK regulator recently ruled Microsoft must sell rights to its cloud gaming catalog to Ubisoft, meaning games like Diablo 4 won't be on Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch.