Cloud gaming will come to Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One this holiday, Microsoft announced at its Gamescom 2021 event. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to stream more than 100 games directly from the cloud, which will also allow gamers to experience new games without having to wait for a long download. . It also means you never have to wait for a friend to download a game you want to play. If one of your teammates doesn't have Sea of Thieves installed, they'll be able to jump off and set sail as soon as you send them an invite, no installation required. Additionally, Xbox One owners who cannot access exclusive Xbox Series X | S like Microsoft Flight Simulator and The Medium, and the upcoming Starfield, you will now be able to play these games with the power of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Compatible games that work with Xbox Cloud Gaming will have a small cloud icon (☁) and will be available to stream at 1080p 60fps, just like you can already experience on PC, phones, and tablets. (Image credit: Microsoft) Microsoft will begin testing Xbox Cloud Gaming on consoles as part of its Xbox Insider program this fall, and will release more details on the launch and release schedule in the near future.