Updates for Xbox are coming out with fantastic new features. With just one shareable link, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now quickly invite friends to join their Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) sessions. Additionally, more cloud-playable games are available to players. In case you missed it, Xbox is investigating AI research. Additionally, a new controller update was released in January to enhance gameplay, and Xbox also unveiled a network status indicator. Continue reading for further information:
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)
Send invite links to friends to join your cloud gaming session
As of right now, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can create links to invite other Game Pass Ultimate members to join their gaming sessions by using Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on their web browsers and compatible TVs.
Game Pass Ultimate members can generate an invite link while playing a multiplayer game on Xbox Cloud Gaming by navigating to the “Anyone” page in the game invite menu, which can be accessed through the Guide or in-game. To invite your friends to join your gaming session, copy the link and forward it to them.
You can choose who you want to invite to a gaming session by using invite links. Gamers have the option of sharing the link on social media, inviting a group chat, or sending a direct message. Through their web browser, invited participants can immediately join a cloud gaming session web browser or supported TV.
To join a game session on a web browser or mobile device:
- Open the invite link using a supported browser.
- Sign in with an Xbox profile.
- Click “Play with Ultimate.”
To join a game session on a TV:
- On a computer or mobile device, click the invite link.
- To obtain a short code, click the “Join on a different device” button.
- On a TV, launch the Xbox Guide and choose “Have a game session code?”
- Play after entering the code in the web browser.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when using this new feature:
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is required for some titles, and all players must have an Xbox account.
- To play, each player needs to have a right to the game.
- The maximum number of players the game permits determines how many players can sign up using the invite link.
- Owners have the ability to remove a link at any moment after it has been created in order to stop new players from joining.
- The game determines whether or not current players can be kicked out of the session.
Stream your own game – More cloud playable games are available
We’re expanding the selection of stream your own games this month. If you own any of the supported devices, Game Pass Ultimate users can stream more than fifty cloud-playable titles.
Recently added
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
- Slime Rancher 2
- Subnautica
- Subnautica: Below Zero
- The Talos Principle 2
- Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
Coming soon
- Atomic Heart
- Cult of the Lamb
- Hotline Miami
- Killer Frequency
- Neva
- Overcooked! All You Can Eat
- Phanton Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
- Serious Sam Collection
- Trepang2
- Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition
- And more
See the complete list of games that may be streamed on compatible devices and played in the cloud here. Learn more about this topic here.
In Case You Missed It
Xbox is investigating the possibilities of a breakthrough in AI research. Additionally, the Xbox January upgrades featured a controller update, a network quality indicator update for cloud gaming, and PC gaming upgrades that enhance usability, stability, and title discoverability.
Innovations in Generative AI
We recently unveiled Muse, a new generative AI model for game ideation, in response to research that was published in Nature. We are investigating how this methodology can eventually help both gamers and game developers, from enabling us to bring back beloved games to accelerating developer iteration and ideation.
To learn more about this breakthrough, please visit this article.
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) – Network Quality Indicator Update
The new network quality indicator is now publicly available and will assist in identifying possible network problems during gaming sessions that are streamed. The majority of audio and video problems are brought on by network connectivity issues. On compatible devices, this new function aids in monitoring the network connection quality when playing Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta).
Navigate to your profilepic > Settings > Streaming > Network quality indicator to turn the network warning icons on or off. Get troubleshooting advice and more information about this feature here.
Xbox Accessories – Xbox Wireless Controller firmware update
We updated the Xbox Wireless Controller’s firmware, which includes enhancements for mouse-to-thumbstick inputs, trigger tweaks, and thumbstick auto-centering. Install this update on your Windows PC or Xbox Series X|S by using the Xbox Accessories app.
Help Shape the Future of Xbox
For the most recent Xbox news and upcoming updates, keep checking Xbox Wire. Visit the official Xbox Support website for assistance with Xbox upgrades.
Whether you have an idea for a new feature you would like to see added or you would want to provide input on an existing function that needs some work, we appreciate hearing from the community. We’re constantly searching for methods to make Xbox gaming better for players everywhere. Download the Xbox Insider Hub for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One or Windows PC to become a member of the Xbox Insider Program and receive early access to new features.