Cloud Streaming of PS5 Games Arrives on Steam Deck Without PS5

A third-party application called Asobi Remote Play has entered a public playtest, enabling users to stream PlayStation games via the cloud to Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and other Linux-based devices without requiring a PlayStation 5 console. The test, announced by developer Ichenzo on August 9, 2026, allows participants to access the full suite of premium features for free during the testing period.

The core functionality leverages the PlayStation Plus Premium subscription service, which offers cloud streaming of select PS5 titles. Asobi Remote Play harnesses this capability, directing the stream to non-PlayStation hardware. This development effectively expands the cloud gaming option beyond Sony's own PlayStation Portal handheld, which also requires a PS Plus Premium subscription but is limited to streaming from a user's own console over a local network. Asobi's implementation pulls games directly from Sony's cloud servers.

During the playtest, all premium features are unlocked. These include streaming at up to 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second, HDR video support, manual bitrate control, low-latency modes, controller haptics, and upscaling to 4K on supported displays....