Apple will finally allow streaming game services in the App Store

It seemed impossible, but it will finally happen. Apple will allow game streaming services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now to have their own apps in the App Store. The move is part of a series of measures Cupertino residents are taking to adapt to European rules and avoid sanctions.

While it was already possible to enjoy streaming games on iOS devices, services were required to offer an app for each game. The above, of course, hurt the experience of these platforms. To avoid this, Xbox Cloud Gaming And NVIDIA GeForce now They resorted to offering their services through a browser, where there are no such restrictions.

However, now Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now, or any other interested game streaming service, will be able to have one app in the App Store and offer access to your entire catalog of titles in one place.

“Today, Apple is introducing new possibilities for how apps can provide users with in-app experiences, including streaming games and mini-programs. Developers can now release a single app with the ability to stream all the games offered in their catalogue. “

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If your game requires additional add-ons to run optimally, the App Store will also make them available to users.

Every game must meet App Store standards.

It’s worth noting that while all streaming games can be offered from a single app, it doesn’t hurt to Each individual game must comply with the App Store policies.. Therefore, Microsoft and NVIDIA must first get the green light for every offering they want to offer through their services.

“Each experience available in an app must meet all App Store review guidelines and its host app must support the highest age rating for the content included in the app.”

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Therefore, if these services have at least one game rated “adults only” (the maximum that exists), the overall rating of the application should be that way.

Undoubtedly, an important and truly profitable step awaits us for Microsoft and NVIDIA. Both companies see gaming streaming services as the future of the industry. A future where you no longer need to have a regular console to enjoy the latest releases.

However, for a long time, Apple refused to allow them to work optimally on its platform. However, it cannot be denied that These changes to the App Store rules were caused by pressure from the European Union..

In addition to allowing streaming of gaming apps on the App Store, Cupertino apps will also allow apps to be installed outside of the aforementioned store, also known as sideloading. This proposal is more or less similar to what can already be done on Android.

And Apple analyzed the rules of the old continent very well and was able to impose certain restrictions on maintain control. For example, third-party app stores must obtain prior approval from the company to operate. Additionally, users will have to grant multiple permissions, among other rules.