Summary
Xbox’s latest February 2025 system update has introduced some handy upgrades toXbox Cloud Gaming. The list of changes includes an expanded suite of streamableXboxtitles, as well as a new way to invite friends to a multiplayer game instantly.
First launched in beta form in September 2020, Xbox Cloud Gaming has been gradually evolving over the years. The service debuted with lofty ambitions, allowing players to stream their favorite Xbox games across devices without needing a console. However, work on Xbox Cloud Gaming slowed down while Microsoft was engaged in legal warfare throughout 2022 and most of 2023 over theActivision Blizzard King acquisition. With the regulatory hurdles having been cleared long ago, development of Xbox Cloud Gaming has been picking up speed.
Just over a month after the addition ofXbox Cloud Gaming to LG smart TVs, the streaming service has undergone some new changes courtesy of the latest Xbox system update for February 2025. One of the most notable features in this update is the ability togenerate direct invite links for multiplayer games via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Players can simply start a multiplayer session through the cloud by opening the Xbox tab, navigating to game invites, and selecting “Anyone.” This generates a unique link which can then be shared with friends, and those receiving the invite only need an Xbox account and an active Game Pass Ultimate subscription to jump in. It’s worth noting that this feature is currently available only on web browsers through Xbox’s official website and Samsung smart TVs.
Every New Game Supported By Xbox Cloud Gaming’s “Stream Your Own Game” Feature in February 2025
In more exciting news for cloud gaming enthusiasts, the update also brings anew wave of games to Xbox Cloud Gaming. After launching last year with 50 titles,Xbox Cloud Gaming’s Stream Your Own Game beta featureis expanding once again, allowing users to dive into more games in their libraries without the hassle of waiting for them to install. The new lineup of cloud-supported games includesAtomic Heart,Cult of the Lamb,Hotline Miami,Serious Sam Collection,Overcooked! All You Can Eat, and more.
Microsoft has also confirmed that upcoming first-party releases likeDOOM: The Dark Ageswill support Cloud Gaming on day one. While there’s a lot of good things to come for Xbox Cloud Gaming aficionados, yesterday also brought forth unfortunate news for the larger Xbox fanbase in that Playground Games’highly-anticipatedFablereboot has slipped to 2026from its 2025 release window.
