Google Stadia, a cloud-based game streaming service, officially debuted last November. This allowed users to play popular PC and console games from their browser, Pixel phones, and Chromecast Ultra TV dongles. Google teased some awesome features for Stadia at launch, and one of its core features is now rolling out. Previously, if you wanted to stream Stadia games to Twitch or YouTube, you had to rely on third-party software. But just in time for the launch of Cyberpunk 2077, Google added the ability to stream Stadia games directly to YouTube. Here's how to do it.
Stream Google Stadia games straight to YouTube
For streaming to work, you need to link your YouTube account with your Google Stadia account. We have explained all the steps below. So just follow them and you will get to work right away.
How to link YouTube channel to Google Stadia
1. Go to Google Stadia ( website link ) and click your profile picture in the upper right corner.
2. From the menu, tap Stadia Settings to link your YouTube channel to the cloud streaming service.
3. Now I had to go to the "YouTube" section to see a list of channels associated with your Google account. Click the Link to Stadia button next to the name of the channel you plan to stream games to. To do this, you will have to give out some permissions to Stadia.
4. That's all. Your YouTube channel is now linked to Google Stadia. You are now ready to play and stream games from the cloud. Sounds amazing, right?
Moreover, if you haven't created a YouTube channel yet, you will see a Create Channel button under Settings -> YouTube. Click on it and you will be prompted to follow a few steps to set up your channel. Refresh the Stadia settings page as soon as your channel is up and running so that it appears along with the Link to Stadia button. Then follow the above steps to get ready to start streaming games.
Watch Google Stadia Games on YouTube
Now that you've linked your YouTube channel to Stadia, here's how you can stream the game you're playing directly to YouTube:
1. Select the game you want to stream and start playing it. If you are a Pro user, you will have access to free games. If not, you can only play one free game right now. This is Konami's Super Bomberman R and this is what I tested.
2. If you are using a mouse and keyboard, press Shift + Tab to open the Stadia menu. Controller players need to press the "menu" button. Here you will find the Live Stream button as shown below.
3. Click the Live Streaming button to see the Stream Directly to YouTube option. It will automatically stream your YouTube gameplay without the need for additional software.
4. By clicking this button, you need to select if the stream is for children, enter a title, and adjust the privacy and sound settings. You can also choose how many people watch your stream while you play (screenshot attached below). You can also enable additional features such as Crowd Choice and Crowd Play (available for some games).
5. Click the Start Live Streaming button. You will first see the text “Preparing a live stream”, and then a notification will appear stating that you are live on YouTube. Yes, it's that simple.
6. Now that your stream is active, you will see a red Live Stream icon at the top left at all times. The YouTube link and the Stop Streaming button are available in the Stadia menu, as shown above. Take a look at my short test broadcast of Stadia on YouTube right here:
FAQ
Is Google Stadia available in India right now?
No, Google Stadia is not available in India. Here is a list of supported countries - USA, UK, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and Hungary.
How can I watch Stadia on YouTube?
Once your stream is up and running, you can copy the link from the Stadia menu and share it with your friends or followers so they can watch your YouTube gameplay.
Can I stream Stadia games to YouTube with a VPN?
If you're trying to play or stream games with Stadia from an unsupported country (like India or Australia), you'll need a VPN. But here I would like to warn you, as Stadia will ask or rather force you to exit the game (which will automatically end the live stream) due to an unstable connection.
Can I stream Stadia games on Twitch?
Yes, you can stream your Google Stadia gameplay to Twitch. You will need third-party encoder software like Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) to stream Stadia games live on Twitch. You can read the steps to set up OBS right here.
Getting ready to stream Cyberpunk 2077 on Stadia?
Now that you've learned how to stream your Google Stadia games to YouTube, why not play Cyberpunk 2077 in the cloud for your viewers? It will be super fun and easy. You can even let fans interact with your game using the Crowd Choice and Crowd Play features. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments section and we will try to help you.
