XBOX Adds 47 Games to Stream Your Own Games Feature as Console Updates Teased

XBOX Series X|S could receive additional software improvements designed to extend the consoles' lifespan alongside future hardware plans.

XBOX Series X|S could be getting more updates, with a recent comment from XBOX leadership teasing new features that could extend the life of the current-gen device. The comments come amid lingering speculations regarding the anticipated return of FPS Boost, as well as other software-level upgrades that could help games run better.

The conversation began when an XBOX community member asked about the future of FPS Boost and upcoming system changes. “There’s nothing to announce at this time,” said XBOX’s Jason Ronald, who said the team is “cooking on a number of things” and would have more to discuss later this year.

Although Ronald did not say specifically that FPS Boost is restored, the reply has brought the feature back to life. FPS Boost had allowed some XBOX games to hit higher frame rates with system-level modifications, making older games feel smoother on modern hardware.

You can probably bet on Microsoft providing software updates for the XBOX Series X and Series S for years to come. It might not be as simple as just rushing out new hardware. There may be more system-level changes that could help keep the current consoles alive for longer.

XBOX is working on new console features; Series X|S support continues.

The timing could also matter as Microsoft designs its next-generation XBOX hardware ambitions. It ties potential console upgrades to Project Helix and the larger next-generation strategy of the XBOX, albeit nothing formal has been confirmed yet. The XBOX Series X|S generation could also benefit from longer hardware cycles than previous consoles.

As hardware prices are climbing everywhere, it’s possible some users will prefer to hold onto their existing consoles rather than upgrade right away. We have seen generations of consoles like the XBOX One and PlayStation 4 stay relevant for many years. If future hardware costs rise significantly, Microsoft may have greater incentive to keep tweaking the current XBOX Series systems with software.

But beyond console improvements, Microsoft is also broadening its cloud gaming ecosystem. XBOX has been adding more games to its “stream your own game” catalog, letting supported games be streamed without having to install them locally. Microsoft doesn’t seem to be giving up on cloud gaming despite modifications to usage caps and other areas of the service.

The ever-expanding roster of playable games is proof that cloud streaming remains a large part of Microsoft’s XBOX plans. Apparently the “stream your own game” library has been enlarged to include 47 additional games. The additions include some familiar games, giving XBOX consumers more options for which games to stream via the service.

FPS Boost could come back as part of additional XBOX Series X|S improvements.

XBOX has added 47 new games to its inventory of games you can stream on your own. Control Resonant, Dune Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and Well Dweller. The latter is a well-received Metroidvania-style platformer. Dune Awakening adds a survival-focused game to the growing list of streaming games. Continued expansion gives XBOX customers another way to access games without relying solely on local installs.

It also shows how Microsoft’s cloud strategy is being woven throughout the entire gaming industry, not just as a standalone service. Microsoft has not made any formal announcement on bringing FPS Boost back at this time. Jason Ronald’s comments are simply stating that the XBOX team is working on a lot of stuff and will show more later this year.

As Microsoft continues to move toward its next-gen goals, it may perhaps give another wave of improvements to XBOX Series X|S consumers if new console features are launched eventually. At the same time, the growing stream-your-own-games library is a clear signal of how XBOX is expanding the ways consumers can access their games across its ecosystem.