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'''Amazon Luna''' is a [[cloud gaming]] platform developed and operated by [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Webster|first=Andrew|date=September 24, 2020|title=Amazon announces new cloud gaming service called Luna|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/24/21451371/amazon-luna-cloud-gaming-service-twitch-alexa-controller|access-date=September 24, 2020|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service arrives next month|url=https://www.engadget.com/amazon-cloud-game-streaming-luna-reveal-173946193.html|access-date=September 24, 2020|website=Engadget|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Blumenthal|first=Eli|title=Amazon Luna takes on Microsoft's xCloud, Google's Stadia in cloud gaming battle|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-luna-takes-on-microsofts-xcloud-googles-stadia-in-cloud-gaming-battle/|access-date=September 24, 2020|website=CNET|language=en}}</ref> Available only in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Germany, the platform is powered by [[Amazon Web Services]], has integration with [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]], and is available on [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Mac (computer)|Mac]], [[Amazon Fire TV]], [[iOS]] (as a [[progressive web app]]) as well as [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. Luna offers access to a selection of games via the Luna+ subscription as well as to channels from brands such as [[Ubisoft+]] and [[Jackbox Games]].

Amazon has partnered with [[Ubisoft]] and Epic Games to create a gaming channel exclusive to Luna, giving Luna subscribers access to Ubisoft's and Epic Games titles the same day they release. The Ubisoft+ channel costs an additional $14.99 per month. The Epic Games titles like Fortnite are free, but require purchasing a copy of a game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/amazon-partners-with-ubisoft-on-a-luna-game-streaming-channel/1100-6482563/?UniqueID=89844952-FE93-11EA-9755-36C496E8478F&ServiceType=twitter&PostType=link&ftag=ftag%3DGSS-05-10aab8e&TheTime=2020-09-24T18%3A27%3A00|title=Amazon Partners With Ubisoft On A Luna Game-Streaming Channel|date=September 24, 2020|access-date=September 24, 2020|author=Winslow, Jeremy|publisher=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref>▼

Luna had a soft launch with [[early access]] to invited subscribers only on October 20, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Franzese|first=Tomas|date=September 25, 2020|title=Everything You Need To Know About Amazon Luna, A New Cloud-Gaming Contender|url=https://www.inverse.com/gaming/amazon-luna-release-date-game-list-controller-early-access|website=Inverse|access-date=December 3, 2020}}</ref> In its early access state, Amazon Luna featured about 100 different games combined,<ref>{{Cite web|title=A closer look at Luna, Amazon's cloud gaming service|url=https://www.engadget.com/luna-amazon-cloud-gaming-interview-pwa-apple-173948922.html|access-date=September 24, 2020|website=Engadget|language=en}}</ref> with an introductory price of $5.99 a month.

▲Amazon has partnered with [[Ubisoft]] and Epic Games to create a gaming channel exclusive to Luna, giving Luna subscribers access to Ubisoft's and Epic Games titles the same day they release. The Ubisoft+ channel costs an additional $14.99 per month. The Epic Games titles like Fortnite are free, but require purchasing a copy of a game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/amazon-partners-with-ubisoft-on-a-luna-game-streaming-channel/1100-6482563/?UniqueID=89844952-FE93-11EA-9755-36C496E8478F&ServiceType=twitter&PostType=link&ftag=ftag%3DGSS-05-10aab8e&TheTime=2020-09-24T18%3A27%3A00|title=Amazon Partners With Ubisoft On A Luna Game-Streaming Channel|date=September 24, 2020|access-date=September 24, 2020|author=Winslow, Jeremy|publisher=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref>

Luna competes with other cloud gaming platforms like [[Xbox Cloud Gaming]], [[PlayStation Plus]] cloud streaming, and [[GeForce Now]].