Earlier this week, some people checking Microsoft’s Cloud Gaming beta web site observed one thing bizarre: listings for video games like Elden Ring and Grand Theft Auto V not solely stated they have been a part of the corporate’s Recreation Cross providing, however would even be playable on the cloud.
Right here’s a screengrab of Elden Ring’s web page taken by @klobrille, clearly exhibiting each the “GAME PASS” badge and the truth that it’s playable on the Cloud Gaming beta:
Listings for Grand Theft Auto V (which has already been on the service and left) and, weirdly, Soul Hackers revealed the identical factor, in that not one of the video games had beforehand been accessible both on Recreation Cross or on Cloud Gaming, however now right here they have been. Even weirder is the truth that none of these issues had ever been introduced, which you’d suppose can be the case given the prominence of each Elden Ring and GTA V.
There’s a cause for that, after all, as a result of Microsoft have since instructed Eurogamer that the listings have been a “bug”. “We’re conscious of a bug that incorrectly displayed some titles as accessible with Xbox Recreation Cross Final,” a consultant says. “We rolled out a repair and that is now up to date.”
Usually this type of administrative, backend stuff wouldn’t be that thrilling, however what obtained folks right here is that GamesCom is lower than two weeks away, with Microsoft resulting from make a major look (and a stay presentation). And in June, Microsoft introduced that Xbox Recreation Cross Final customers would have the ability to play “choose” titles they personal through Cloud Gaming, even when they weren’t a part of the Recreation Cross catalogue.
Put these two issues collectively and it appeared totally believable that Microsoft had merely jumped the gun on a few GamesCom bulletins. Calling these listings a “bug” actually appears to place a dampener on that enthusiasm, however GamesCom kicks off on August 22 simply in case you wish to keep watch over issues anyway.