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Microsoft to begin testing Project xCloud in new regions including Australia and Japan

Microsoft will begin testing xCloud game streaming in major new territories including Australia, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico later this month.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

November 13, 2020

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Microsoft will begin testing xCloud game streaming in major new territories including Australia, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico later this month. 

As detailed on the Xbox blog, the company will launch the Project xCloud Preview program in all four regions on November 18 with a view to testing the service and gathering feedback. 

The streaming platform has already launched in other markets like the U.S. and Europe as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, allowing users to stream supported titles on a variety of hardware including Android phones and tablets. 

Microsoft explained it hopes to launch xCloud in each new territory by 2021, and that the preview program is an "important step" towards achieving that goal. 

Those interested can find out more about the preview program, including how to participate, over on the Xbox blog.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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