Earlier this week, some of us 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 mentioned they had been a part of the corporate’s Sport 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 Sport Cross or on Cloud Gaming, however now right here they had been. Even weirder is the truth that none of these issues had ever been introduced, which you’d assume could be the case given the prominence of each Elden Ring and GTA V.
There’s a cause for that, in fact, as a result of Microsoft have since informed Eurogamer that the listings had been a “bug”. “We’re conscious of a bug that incorrectly displayed some titles as accessible with Xbox Sport Cross Final,” a consultant says. “We rolled out a repair and that is now up to date.”
Usually this sort of administrative, backend stuff wouldn’t be that thrilling, however what bought folks right here is that GamesCom is lower than two weeks away, with Microsoft because of make a major look (and a stay presentation). And in June, Microsoft introduced that Xbox Sport Cross Final customers would be capable of play “choose” titles they personal by way of Cloud Gaming, even when they weren’t a part of the Sport 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” definitely appears to place a dampener on that enthusiasm, however GamesCom kicks off on August 22 simply in case you wish to control issues anyway.
