https://www.overclock3d.net/news/mi...luding_4k_streaming_on_pc_-_google_confirms/1
Google has announced that a few promised features will not be ready when Stadia launches on November 19th. These features include:
Achievements: All the back-end tracking work is done but the UI and other user-facing elements are not finished yet. Google gave no ETA on when to expect it.
Streaming current Chromecast Ultra devices: Game streaming will be limited to PC and only the versions of the Chromecast Ultra that come with the bundles. Google promises a firmware update current Chromecast Ultras in the "near future".
4K, HDR, and 5.1 surround sound on PC: These features will all be exclusive to Chromecast Ultra devices until sometime next year.
Edit: More missing features!
Stream Connect, State, Share, and Crowd Play: Stream Connect "should" have its first title released sometime this year while games that support State Share and Crowd Play will come sometime next year. Yes, this means none of the launch games will support any of those features.
Family Sharing: This feature will allow you to share games with other people living the same household. It will be out "early next year".
Buddy Passes: The buddy passes they promised to Founders Edition buyers will not be given out at launch. Thankfully, this one has real information on when they should be sent out. Google hopes to get them ready within two weeks of launch, barring unforeseen issues.
And, as a reminder, not everyone is getting their pre-ordered hardware on release day. In a Reddit AMA someone commented that their estimated ship date isn't until between Late Nov and Early Dec. However, everyone that pre-ordered will be able to sign in on release day and play using their browser.
Google has announced that a few promised features will not be ready when Stadia launches on November 19th. These features include:
Achievements: All the back-end tracking work is done but the UI and other user-facing elements are not finished yet. Google gave no ETA on when to expect it.
Streaming current Chromecast Ultra devices: Game streaming will be limited to PC and only the versions of the Chromecast Ultra that come with the bundles. Google promises a firmware update current Chromecast Ultras in the "near future".
4K, HDR, and 5.1 surround sound on PC: These features will all be exclusive to Chromecast Ultra devices until sometime next year.
Edit: More missing features!
Stream Connect, State, Share, and Crowd Play: Stream Connect "should" have its first title released sometime this year while games that support State Share and Crowd Play will come sometime next year. Yes, this means none of the launch games will support any of those features.
Family Sharing: This feature will allow you to share games with other people living the same household. It will be out "early next year".
Buddy Passes: The buddy passes they promised to Founders Edition buyers will not be given out at launch. Thankfully, this one has real information on when they should be sent out. Google hopes to get them ready within two weeks of launch, barring unforeseen issues.
And, as a reminder, not everyone is getting their pre-ordered hardware on release day. In a Reddit AMA someone commented that their estimated ship date isn't until between Late Nov and Early Dec. However, everyone that pre-ordered will be able to sign in on release day and play using their browser.
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