Xbox is Adding Support for Longer Gamertags, Cloud Play During Game Downloads, More

· Paul Thurrott · June 24, 2026, 6:49 p.m.
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Summary
Xbox is introducing a more flexible gamertag system and the ability to stream games while they update, based on feedback from select Xbox Insiders.
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