In a little over a week, Google will attempt to revolutionize the gaming industry with the launch of its new video game streaming service, Google Stadia. The soon-to-launch service will allow players to play their favorite video games across a broad range of devices — TVs, laptops, desktops and even phones and tablets — without the need for an actual dedicated gaming console. All that's needed is a stable internet connection and a supported device.
When Google Stadia launches next week, the service will come with 12 "carefully-chosen" games. Google revealed the initial launch lineup, which includes a nice variety of titles. Check out the full lineup below:
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
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Destiny 2
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GYLT
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Just Dance 2020
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Kine
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Mortal Kombat 11
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Red Dead Redemption 2
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Rise of the Tomb Raider
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Samurai Shodown
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
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Thumper
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Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
An additional 14 games are slated to release on Stadia throughout the rest of the year. While no specific dates were mentioned, Google also promised these 14 titles will be available through Stadia by the end of 2019:
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Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle
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Borderlands 3
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Darksiders Genesis
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
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Farming Simulator 19
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Final Fantasy 15
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Football Manager 2020
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Ghost Recon Breakpoint
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Grid
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Metro Exodus
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NBA 2K20
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Rage 2
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Trials Rising
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Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Looking even further down the line, games that are releasing in 2020 and beyond will also be made available on Stadia at some point, including
Doom: Eternal,
WatchDogs: Legion,
Gods & Monsters,
Cyberpunk 2077 and more.
Google Stadia launches on November 19, but only for those who have purchased the Founder's Edition for $129. This comes with the Chromecast Ultra and the exclusive Night Blue Stadia Controller to allow gaming in up to 4K on your TV, as well as three months of Stadia Pro (and a Buddy Pass to share with a friend), a Founder's badge, and first dibs on a Stadia name. There will also be an optional $9.99 monthly subscription, Stadia Pro, that allows for gaming in up to 4K resolution at 60 fps in 5.1 surround sound and also includes access to "an ever-expanding library of free games."
Google Stadia Base will launch next year, providing a free option with general access to the cloud gaming service. This will allow anyone to play games instantly without a traditional console or having to download them first.
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