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Microsoft's Xbox PC app now aggregates games from Steam, Battle.net, and other stores into a unified library, making it easier for users to access and launch their games across devices, with additional features like a My Apps section and upcoming cloud game sync.
All Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream their own games, including some console-only titles, from the cloud via the Xbox PC app, expanding access to game streaming for all users.
Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Xbox Insiders on PC, allowing Game Pass Ultimate members to stream their own owned games directly through the Xbox PC app via Xbox Cloud Gaming, expanding accessibility and flexibility for players across multiple devices.
Steam games are now appearing in the Xbox PC app for Xbox Insider members as part of the new 'Aggregated Gaming Library' feature, allowing users to launch Steam games directly from the Xbox app, though some visual issues are present and Steam may still need to run in the background. The feature is expected to roll out to the public soon.
The Xbox PC app is beginning to display games from other launchers like Steam, Battle.net, and Epic Games Store for some Insider Program members, indicating a gradual rollout or A/B testing, with the goal of consolidating game management ahead of new device launches like the Xbox Ally.
The article discusses Microsoft's recent integration of the Xbox PC app with other storefronts, including Steam, allowing users to launch games from various platforms through the Xbox app. The author expresses a desire for Microsoft to also bring Game Pass directly to Steam, citing usability issues with the Windows Xbox app and the potential benefits of such a partnership for gamers and both companies. The article explores possible reasons for the absence of Game Pass on Steam, including financial and strategic considerations, and encourages readers to try the new game aggregation feature in the Xbox PC app.
Microsoft's Xbox PC app is set to become a unified gaming hub by integrating various game libraries from platforms like Steam, Xbox, and Epic Games, allowing users to launch all their games from one place, initially available to Xbox Insiders on Windows 11 and upcoming for devices like the ROG Xbox Ally.
Microsoft is testing a new feature in its Xbox PC app that consolidates Steam and Battle.net games into a single library, aiming to make the Xbox app the central hub for PC gaming and compete with Steam. This feature will roll out later this year and is available to Xbox Insiders through the PC gaming preview.
Microsoft is updating the Xbox PC app for Windows 11 to include aggregation of leading PC gaming stores, allowing Xbox Insiders to test this feature which will automatically detect and organize games from other storefronts like Battle.net, making it easier to navigate and launch games across different platforms. The feature is part of broader efforts to enhance the Xbox gaming experience on PC, with additional integrations and improvements expected later this year.
Microsoft is unifying the backend systems of the Xbox console and PC stores, causing some confusion and clutter in the Xbox PC app, as it begins to show older, non-PC games and backward compatible titles. This likely indicates ongoing efforts to improve Xbox PC gaming and possibly prepare for a broader integration or announcement, but it has temporarily disrupted the user experience. The full implications remain uncertain, with speculation about a future unified gaming ecosystem.
Microsoft has introduced a new "compact mode" for its Xbox PC app, making it more user-friendly on handheld gaming PCs. The update collapses the sidebar into icons, freeing up screen space. The mode is designed to work well with devices like Asus' ROG Ally and Lenovo's Legion Go, and Microsoft is collaborating with manufacturers to enable Compact mode by default on handheld devices. Additionally, the Xbox PC app now only displays unread notifications in the drop-down menu and includes a Gaming Services Repair Tool for troubleshooting. Xbox consoles also receive improvements, such as the option to select a specific Japanese keyboard layout.