Google plans to shut down its Stadia cloud gaming service

Google has announced plans to discontinue and refund users of its Stadia cloud gaming service.

When Stadia launched in November 2019, it was billed as a “Netflix for games,” allowing players to stream games online without owning a console. However, due to a lack of “traction” among gamers, the service will now be discontinued on January 18, 2023. Google has promised refunds to Stadia controller purchasers, as well as any games or add-on content. It expects those refunds to be completed by mid-January.