Important changes are coming to the application Xbox for Windows, with new features and improvements. This has been recently announced by Microsoft, which has made all this available to channel testers for the time being. Xbox Insiders.
While we wait for the changes made to the application to reach the general public, we are moving forward as all the work has been aimed at one main goal: provide the user with easier and faster access to games.
All of these updates are designed to turn the Xbox app for Windows into a comprehensive platform where, in addition to playing, Users will be able to manage many other aspects and interact with other players. In short, an opportunity to enjoy games on Windows in a more complete and comfortable way.
Below we analyze the improvements introduced in the Xbox application for Windows, which we summarize in seven main points:
Game Pass integration and improvements
The first thing to note about this renewal of the Xbox application for Windows is the Game Pass service, which allows access to hundreds of video games in exchange for a monthly subscription. A new service has been introduced in it enhanced scanning system, as well as the option of Remote download and uninstall. The latter allows you to start downloading games on the Xbox console directly from the application on Windows. Another of the improvements of Game Pass is the Progress of achievements, which includes details and comparisons with friends.
Cloud gaming right in the app
The Xbox app on Windows now allows you to play Game Pass titles via the cloud. The big advantage of this is that it eliminates the need to download. In this way, with the modality Xbox CloudGaming we can test games on devices with lower storage or processing capacity. In addition to this, the options of Synchronizing Saves or with a Improved Controls Support.
Improvements in integration with Windows 11
This point may be the most important of the entire list of changes in the Xbox application for Windows. And in favor of a better integration between the platform and the Microsoft operating system, Xbox Widgets are introduced to the Windows 11 Widget Panel. Through them we will be able to see the status updates of other players and their most recent achievements.
There are also changes for the better in the Xbox Game Bar, which now offers quicker access to options such as screen capture, video recording or streaming.
More PC game support
Players will appreciate the fact that they can count on Support for more PC game launchers, such as Steam and the Epic Games Store. This means the ability to access many more games from one place. Also of note are the improvements to certain Game Pass PC games that allow cross-progression and multiplayer.
New features to interact with other players
One of the most attractive aspects of playing XBOX is the possibility of interacting with other players and accessing all the information that the user community constantly shares. With this in mind, the update of the Xbox application for Windows brings us Voice chat and messaging improvements, with more discreet notifications and better audio quality on calls.
The Screenshot and clip sharing feature: We can now capture videos of our games and share them with other friends within the application itself or through social networks. All very easily from the Xbox interface.
Finally, it is necessary to mention the LFG function (Looking ForGroup) designed to find players for specific games. This makes it easier to create groups for competitions or cooperative experiences.
Game Library Update
It has been optimized the speed of loading and management of the library within the application so that the task of accessing the different games and options is more fluid than it was until now. Related to this, it is also worth noting other improvements such as automatic background updates and a Improved game organization, to classify library content into different categories or custom folders.
Improved overall performance
Finally, it must be said that the Xbox app for Windows offers a much better overall performance than what has been seen so far. This has been possible thanks to an optimization that results in a remarkable reducing CPU and RAM resource consumption. This results in a smoother experience, even on more modest mid-range devices.
Finally, it is worth highlighting the improvements in boot time. The app launches faster and connects to the Xbox service in much less time.