Microsoft is extending to Xbox Cloud Gaming 50 games that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers may already own.

Starting this week (November 21), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can stream 50 games they may already have in their Xbox game library. These include major titles like Baldur's Gate 3, the indie hit Balatro, various Final Fantasy games, and the recent Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. A full list of titles added to the service can be found in Microsoft's announcement article.

This is just the beginning of the expansion of games available for streaming on Xbox. to bring you a diverse and broad selection of great games across devices, our library of cloud-playable titles will continue to grow.”

All 50 games will be able to be streamed from any device that can access the Xbox app with Game Pass, including TVs, smartphones, tablets, and PCs (via web browser). Microsoft has stated that this feature will be introduced to Xbox consoles and Xbox Windows apps in 2025.

The Verge reported in October that the expansion of Game Pass to games already owned is part of an effort called “Project Lapland” within Microsoft. The goal is to enable streaming of thousands of games and to cover entire libraries. Part of the delay is due to publishers and developers not granting access due to licensing and other restrictions. Part of it is the practical problem of balancing save files, updates, and the games themselves on Xbox's cloud servers.

As noted above, you must be a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber ($19.99/month) to take advantage of this new feature. The added games are currently available for streaming.

This month, Microsoft planned to begin allowing purchases on the Xbox mobile app. However, Google won a temporary stay of the ruling in late October. For now, it is unclear when this option will be available for the Xbox app on Android.