Microsoft Announces xCloud Coming to iOS and PC in Spring 2021 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 09 December 2020 / 1,776 Views
Microsoft has announced in a new Xbox Wire post it plans to release xCloud on iOS and PC in Spring 2021. On iOS it will be available through the mobile web browser and on PC it will be available on the Xbox app and browser.
The cloud streaming service is currently available on Android for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
"Expanding Xbox to new players is central to our ambition of helping games and developers find an easy path to the world’s 3 billion gamers," said Microsoft’s Xbox marketing chief Jerret West. "We are doing this by embracing multiple devices and providing a consistent Xbox experience wherever you log in, whether that’s on your Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Android device or – starting in Spring 2021 – your Windows PC and iOS device from the cloud.
"In Spring 2021, we will take the next step in our journey to reach more players around the world by making cloud gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate available on Windows PCs through the Xbox app and browser, and iOS devices through mobile web browser. By adding over a billion devices as a path to playing in the Xbox ecosystem, we envision a seamless experience for all types of players; whether it’s playing Minecraft Dungeons with your Xbox friends using touch controls on an iPhone, or jumping into a Destiny 2: Beyond Light strike on a Surface Pro when you have a break between meetings."
Microsoft also plans to bring xCloud to more markets, including Australia, Brazile, Japan, and Mexico.
"Finally, we’ll bring cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to new markets, including Australia, Brazil, Japan and Mexico, where we recently began our limited Project xCloud preview program," West added.
"We can’t wait to share more early next year about our cloud gaming ambitions and how you can expect to take your gaming experiences further."
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
