The Xbox February 2025 update has been unveiled by Microsoft this week, and it's a little different to usual - it's mainly focused around Xbox Cloud Gaming, so there's not really much here if you're just a console user alone.
Nevertheless, there are some new features that you might be interested in - particularly if you're an xCloud fan!
Here's an overview of the Xbox February 2025 update, with more details available at Xbox Wire:
Send Invite Links With Xbox Cloud Gaming
"Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members using Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on their web browsers and supported TVs can generate links to invite other Game Pass Ultimate members to join their gaming sessions.
While playing a multiplayer game with Xbox Cloud Gaming, Game Pass Ultimate members can create an invite link by opening the game invite menu from the Guide or in-game, then looking for the “Anyone” tab. Copy the link and send it to your friends to join your gaming session."
New 'Stream Your Own Game' Additions
"This month, we’re adding even more games to the stream your own game collection. Game Pass Ultimate members can stream 50+ cloud playable games on supported devices if you own them."
Recently Added: Blasphemous 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Slime Rancher 2, Subnautica, Subnautica: Below Zero, The Talos Principle 2, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered.
Coming Soon: Atomic Heart, Cult of the Lamb, Hotline Miami, Killer Frequency, Neva, Overcooked! All You Can Eat, Phamtom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate, Serious Sam Collection, Trepang2, Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition.
Network Quality Indicator for Xbox Cloud Gaming
"Now available to everyone, the new network quality indicator will help to diagnose potential network issues during streamed gaming sessions. Most audio and video issues are caused by problems with the network connection. This new feature helps track the quality of the network connection while gaming on Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on supported devices."
Xbox Controller Firmware Update
"We released a firmware update for the Xbox Wireless Controller that includes improvements to thumbstick auto-centering, trigger adjustments, and mouse-to-thumbstick inputs. Install this update through the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One or Windows PC."