Nvidia has introduced a new feature that enables Xbox account integration with its GeForce Now streaming service. Starting August 22nd, users can connect their Xbox profiles directly to GeForce Now, allowing for automatic sign-in to supported games. Announced as part of Nvidia's Gamescom showcase, the update aims to simplify the user experience by storing login credentials for future access.
Simplified Game Access
The new integration improves Nvidia's existing framework for Xbox game library synchronization on GeForce Now. Users previously needed to authenticate their Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft Store games each time they logged in. The latest update removes this step, streamlining access to games.
This feature is part of an ongoing partnership between Nvidia and Microsoft. Nvidia had previously added PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store games to GeForce Now and introduced account syncing. Recently, Microsoft incorporated GeForce Now into its Xbox game pages, allowing users to select between Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia's service while browsing games.
Long-Term Partnership
The integration is supported by a 10-year agreement between Nvidia and Microsoft, facilitating licensing for Xbox PC games on GeForce Now, including titles from Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard. The focus is on providing users with straightforward access to a broader range of games, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
The update was revealed during Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. The automatic login feature, already available for Epic Games and Ubisoft accounts, now includes Xbox accounts, improving accessibility for Game Pass games on GeForce Now. The service is priced at about $10 per month for users in the United States.
Nvidia has also focused on enhancing the performance of Xbox games on GeForce Now along with this new feature. This follows Microsoft's move to add GeForce Now options to its Xbox game web pages, offering more choices for cloud gaming.
