Bringing the Project xCloud preview to gamers across Western Europe is a top priority for Microsoft. Gaming is an important way for people to remain connected, particularly during these times of social distancing, whilst recognising how internet bandwidth has been impacted with the strain on regional networks, as large volumes of people responsibly stay home and go online.
It has been said too many times, but it’s true we are living in unprecedented times due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The world looks to Microsoft and Xbox products to bring joy and connection at all times and particularly during these weeks and months when we’re asked to stay at home. Xbox & Microsoft understand their responsibilities of pulling together and the support they can provide is of critical importance now more than ever.
Phil Spencer has talked often about what he sees as the unique power of games to bring people together, to entertain, to inspire and connect. We all believe that in our current circumstances that’s even more true, and we hope that the freedom to discover and play with Project xCloud brings even more joy and connection.
Project xCloud, which has continued to grow and evolve since the preview started last year, is Xbox’s game-streaming technology allowing players to play console games from the cloud on an Android phone or tablet. As promised at X019 in November, the dev’s behind the program have had their sights set on expanding Project xCloud (preview) this year to more countries.
With that in mind, Xbox continue to evaluate the COVID-19 situation and will begin rolling out the Project xCloud preview across 11 Western European countries when they are confident it is sensible to do so. They will take a measured approach to help conserve internet access, beginning the preview in each market with a limited number of people and adding more participants over time.
Upcoming Project xCloud preview countries:
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Spain
- Sweden
As of now, registration is open for Android customers in these preview markets and Xbox are asking players across Western Europe who want to participate in Preview to sign up, then when the service is ready to begin, you’ll receive a notification email with further instructions. Project xCloud’s developers will continue to evaluate the situation and will follow up as soon as they can, to confirm when selected participants can begin to test the technology and help build the future of game streaming.
For those interested in joining the Project xCloud preview, please visit www.xbox.com/projectxcloud and register today.