Key Points:
- Microsoft introduces mouse and keyboard support for Xbox Cloud Gaming, now in the beta phase, enhancing gameplay flexibility.
- With 26 games already supporting this feature, including popular titles like Fortnite, Sea of Thieves, and Halo Infinite, players can seamlessly switch between input methods.
- This update not only caters to traditional Xbox gamers but also extends accessibility to PC users through the Xbox app, slated for release later this month.
Microsoft has elevated the gaming experience with the latest expansion of Xbox Cloud Gaming, introducing mouse and keyboard support across its platform. Following a preview in March, this feature is now available to all users as a beta, accessible via Edge or Chrome browsers at xbox.com/play.
At launch, 26 games are compatible with this functionality, marking a significant step towards broader accessibility and customization in gameplay. Titles such as Fortnite, Sea of Thieves, and Halo Infinite are among the initial offerings, promising an immersive gaming experience regardless of input preferences.
Having tested the mouse and keyboard support earlier this year, I can attest to its seamless integration. Switching between input devices mid-game mirrors the fluidity of PC gaming, providing players with unprecedented control and precision. This innovation not only caters to the evolving needs of gamers but also eliminates the need to carry additional peripherals while gaming on the go. As Microsoft continues to refine its cloud gaming platform, the future of gaming looks more versatile and inclusive than ever before.
Here’s the full list of games that work in mouse and keyboard mode on Xbox Cloud Gaming:
- ARK: Survival Evolved
- Atomic Heart
- Cities: Skylines – Mayor’s Edition
- Cities: Skylines – Remastered
- Deep Rock Galactic
- Doom 64
- Fortnite (browser only)
- Gears Tactics
- Grounded
- Halo Infinite
- High on Life
- House Flipper
- Inkulinati (game preview)
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
- Norco
- Pentiment
- Quake
- Quake 2
- Sea of Thieves
- Slime Rancher 2
- Sniper Elite 5
- State of Decay 2
- Terraria
- The Sims 4
- Valheim (game preview)
- Zombie Army 4: Dead War.
