Microsoft today announced plans to merge the Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps into one for iPhone, iPad, and Android, further enhancing mobile gaming. The new app, available now in this week’s update, will collect many of the features from the Xbox Game Pass app within the core Xbox app.
Xbox September update bringing a unified gaming hub
Starting this week, Microsoft will be rolling out updates for everyone so that the features from the standalone Xbox Game Pass app will shift to the main Xbox app. This integration is a major shift in how players would access their games and communities on the go.
It starts first with beta members, and then everyone will receive it soon. Support for new downloads of the Xbox Game Pass app will end from November-the end of an era for the separate application.
All your gaming needs in one place
The new improvements include the redesigned Xbox app, making it a one-shop stop for all Xbox Game Pass users. This revamped platform streamlines and integrates the features that were once separately available in the Game Pass app.
Some of its prime features include seamless integration into an interface, whereby players can browse through an expansive portfolio of games, as they are further updated on the service’s additions to the list. In addition to those benefits, Xbox Cloud Gaming content will also become available on a supported browser at xbox.com/play to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.
Community engagement and connectivity
The Xbox app will also keep on offering numerous options that are aimed at keeping players connected with friends and the gaming community. Their party chat lets gamers make video or voice calls during video games, TV shows or movies, but it’s also perfect to use while hanging out.
Other users can share epic gaming moments by posting clips and screenshots on social media while tracking achievements and game stats. It is an application that will enable a user to download new games or content on a remote basis when away from the console, pre-paired and ready to go for a user’s use.
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Keeping your app up to date
While maintaining access to the features and content updates on the Xbox app, the user should first ensure that the app is up-to-date. With an updated app, one would be able to experience a streamlined experience with more enhanced features and content, such as easy navigation between different games, communities, and alert configuration settings.
As the rollout continues, gamers will get to experience more fluid and pleasant gaming experiences on their mobile devices. Stay tuned for more updates coming your way soon, so don’t forget to keep updating your Xbox app to experience everything new!