Amazon Luna expands cloud gaming service and Prime Video integration

Amazon has marked the first year of its cloud gaming service, Luna, reporting a fivefold increase in its user base. The service aims to eliminate the need for expensive consoles or high-end PCs by allowing users to stream games via televisions, tablets, smartphones, and web browsers.

As part of a new strategy, Amazon plans to include more day-one releases within the Prime membership at no additional cost, following the successful integration of ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’. The company is also deepening the integration between Luna and Prime Video, allowing users to launch games directly from the video streaming application on devices such as Fire TV.

The Luna library has grown to over 80 titles, including AAA productions like ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ and ‘Star Wars Outlaws’, alongside indie games and retro classics. Additionally, Amazon is offering various monthly game bonuses for Prime members, which can be redeemed through platforms like the Epic Games Store and GOG.