Yandex began accepting applications to test the Plus Gaming service. It allows you to play regardless of the power of your computer. Currently, around 150 Steam and Lesta Games products are available for release on Plus Gaming.
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Yandex wants to “test product hypotheses” in a segment where many services were closed in 2023, the company’s press service told Kommersant.
Currently, using the service you can run games like Hogwarts Legacy, Counter-Strike 2, World of Tanks and many others.
According to a source close to the company, Yandex is registering paid subscribers’ interest in cloud gaming. The company also wants to test the economic model.
For now, the service is available for users of Windows computers, but a version for macOS is planned to be developed by the end of the year.
The rate consists of two parts. The user must pay for the start and the time spent in the game. The price will depend on the load of the servers, it can reach 250 rubles.
After connecting, the user will be charged a flat hourly rate. It will be 55 rubles if you have a Plus subscription. Without it, an hour of play will cost 80 rubles.
UPDATE 16:00: The Yandex press service clarified to RB.RU that you will not have to pay for the exit. Reconnecting at times of increased server load will cost up to 250 rubles.
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Source: RB

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