Microsoft has partnered with Rainway to use its browser solution to easily bring xCloud to multiple devices running Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.
It's a big step forward for Microsoft's streaming platform, and since xCloud is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions, it only complements the phrase "best deal in gaming" when it comes to Game pass.
"Our goal at Xbox is to empower gamers everywhere to play the games they want, on the devices they want, with the people they want," said Kevin LaChapelle, general manager of Project xCloud, in a press release.
LaChapelle went on to say:
To deliver a consistent cloud gaming experience across multiple devices, we make games available through a browser, which provides the performance, compatibility, and speed to meet gamers' needs. As we continue our journey to deliver content to a range of new devices via the web, we're excited to partner with Rainway and utilize their industry-leading browser technology in our streaming stack.
This partnership could potentially have incredible ramifications for cloud gaming, as one of the biggest draws is cross-browser incompatibility and the unreliable nature of Wi-Fi. making the stream as stable as possible will advance the future of cloud gaming as a more tempting option for more gamers.
The announcement comes alongside other news that Microsoft is rolling out xCloud beta access for Win 10 PCs and Apple devices starting April 20, with support for Edge, Chrome, and Safari.
Catherine Gluckstein, vice president and chief product officer for xCloud, said in an Xbox Wire post that “we are launching xbox.com/play where guests can play over 100 Xbox Game Pass titles via Edge, Google Chrome or Safari. ".
It's unclear exactly how entrants will be chosen, although there is currently a registration form for some regions available in the Xbox Insiders subreddit, along with plenty of information on how to get started.
According to Gluckstein, the beta is meant to "tweak" the xCloud experience. Stay tuned for more on xCloud.
