08-08-2020, 05:30 PM
Microsoft Explains Why xCloud Won't Be On iOS After Prematurely Ending Testing
<p><strong>Update: </strong>Microsoft has provided a response to <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/microsofts-xbox-team-slams-apple-for-blocking-project-xcloud-streaming-game-service/">CNET</a> outlining their position, and explaining that there's currently no solution for bringing Project xCloud to iOS.<br /><br />"Our testing period for the Project xCloud preview app for iOS has expired," the statement reads. "Unfortunately, we do not have a path to bring our vision of cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to gamers on iOS via the Apple App Store. Apple stands alone as the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game Pass."<br /><br />The statement points out that non-gaming apps operate under different rules on Apple's store. "We are committed to finding a path to bring cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to the iOS platform," it continues. "We believe that the customer should be at the heart of the gaming experience and gamers tell us they want to play, connect and share anywhere, no matter where they are. We agree."<br /><br />For now, at least, it seems that xCloud will be much easier to access for Android users.<br /><br /><em>The original story follows</em>.</p><p>Earlier this week Microsoft confirmed that xCloud, its games streaming service that will be <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-will-include-xcloud-stream/1100-6479760/">bundled with Xbox Games Pass Ultimate</a>, will be <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-xcloud-games-release-date-set-no-io/1100-6480489/">launching in September on Android</a>. Apple devices were completely omitted from the announcement, with their testing apps pulled from devices shortly afterwards.</p><p>Microsoft has chosen to prematurely end its iOS testing for xCloud ahead of the previously communicated September 11 date, when Android test users will migrate over to the officially launched product. In a statement to <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/5/21356274/microsoft-xcloud-ios-apple-iphone-ipad-testing-ends-apple-app-store-policies">The Verge</a>, Microsoft say its attention now is focused on a smooth launch across Android.</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-explains-why-xcloud-wont-be-on-ios-after/1100-6480641/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
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<p><strong>Update: </strong>Microsoft has provided a response to <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/microsofts-xbox-team-slams-apple-for-blocking-project-xcloud-streaming-game-service/">CNET</a> outlining their position, and explaining that there's currently no solution for bringing Project xCloud to iOS.<br /><br />"Our testing period for the Project xCloud preview app for iOS has expired," the statement reads. "Unfortunately, we do not have a path to bring our vision of cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to gamers on iOS via the Apple App Store. Apple stands alone as the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game Pass."<br /><br />The statement points out that non-gaming apps operate under different rules on Apple's store. "We are committed to finding a path to bring cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to the iOS platform," it continues. "We believe that the customer should be at the heart of the gaming experience and gamers tell us they want to play, connect and share anywhere, no matter where they are. We agree."<br /><br />For now, at least, it seems that xCloud will be much easier to access for Android users.<br /><br /><em>The original story follows</em>.</p><p>Earlier this week Microsoft confirmed that xCloud, its games streaming service that will be <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-will-include-xcloud-stream/1100-6479760/">bundled with Xbox Games Pass Ultimate</a>, will be <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-xcloud-games-release-date-set-no-io/1100-6480489/">launching in September on Android</a>. Apple devices were completely omitted from the announcement, with their testing apps pulled from devices shortly afterwards.</p><p>Microsoft has chosen to prematurely end its iOS testing for xCloud ahead of the previously communicated September 11 date, when Android test users will migrate over to the officially launched product. In a statement to <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/5/21356274/microsoft-xcloud-ios-apple-iphone-ipad-testing-ends-apple-app-store-policies">The Verge</a>, Microsoft say its attention now is focused on a smooth launch across Android.</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-explains-why-xcloud-wont-be-on-ios-after/1100-6480641/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/micros...01-10abi2f