Xbox Australia have today announced that Xbox One gamers will now experience enhanced multiplayer gaming experiences with the launch of local Xbox Live servers. This will bring gamers low pings and closed local hosting to players around the country. This was the most sought after feature requested by Australian gamers over the past year. No update is required to access the servers. The Australian Azure Servers will currently be compatible with Forza 5, Forza Horizon 2, Sunset Overdrive & Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Jeremy Hinton, Business Group Lead for Interactive Entertainment at Microsoft Australia, said: