Microsoft has expanded its partnership with Nvidia's GeForce Now service to bring the PC Game Pass catalog to the platform. This move follows Microsoft's previous 10-year agreement with Nvidia, which allowed Xbox PC games to be available on GeForce Now. The extended partnership includes streaming of Xbox PC games available on third-party stores, such as the Epic Games Store and Team, and potentially includes Activision Blizzard titles pending regulatory approval of the acquisition. The partnership with Nvidia is one of several that Microsoft has signed in an effort to convince regulators of the pending acquisition.
Game Pass subscribers will soon have the option to stream certain PC Game Pass games through GeForce Now, expanding accessibility to the library beyond high-end gaming rigs. This means players can enjoy the PC Game Pass catalog on devices like low-spec PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, mobile devices, and even TVs. While the complete PC Game Pass catalog may not initially be available on GeForce Now, Microsoft has confirmed that it will be gradually introducing more titles in the coming months. With this announcement, it seems that PC Game Pass will soon be more widely available than ever before.
Microsoft's gaming sector is on the rise, with the company reporting a 46% year-on-year increase in the number of people playing PC games on Game Pass during the last quarter. This growth has contributed to the company's revenue from subscriptions reaching almost $1 billion during the same period. With plans to expand its gaming offering to more platforms and devices, Microsoft is likely looking to gain favor over its blocked Activision Blizzard acquisition by appealing the UK regulator's decision and seeking approval from the EU. The move to bring its PC Game Pass catalog to more devices via services like GeForce Now is a positive development for gamers, regardless of the outcome of the acquisition.