Cloud gaming on Xbox is growing: according to an Xbox Wire press release, streaming time has increased by 24% over the year, and among Xbox owners — by 45%. The company notes an increase in game launches via the cloud, rather than on a local device.
Players are streaming their games more than ever. The number of cloud gaming hours among Game Pass subscribers has increased by 45% compared to last year. Players on consoles spend 45% more time in cloud streaming and 24% more — on other devices.
In early November, Xbox Cloud Gaming launched in India, becoming the 29th country where the service has been launched. Given the population, Microsoft expects significant audience growth.
This week saw the release of the November update for Xbox Series S/X. It added new features for cloud gaming.