Microsoft is taking a major step toward simplifying its Xbox mobile app ecosystem, announcing the merger of the Xbox Game Pass app with the main Xbox app. This decision, which affects both iOS and Android users, seeks to unify all functionalities on a single platform.
The new app will integrate Game Pass functions and will allow you to manage membership, explore the entire extensive catalog of video games and claim all the benefits from a single application.
Xbox app for iPhone
Currently, Xbox players have to use two different apps. The first, Xbox Game Pass, offers subscription access to an extensive library of downloadable games. The second, the Xbox app, which allows users to connect with their console, stream games and access various social functions.
As officially explained by Microsoft, the multinational will soon begin to transfer the functions of the Xbox Game Pass app to the main Xbox app. The first to experience this merger will be members of the Xbox beta program, who will have early access to the new features before they are released to the general public.
Starting in November, Microsoft will block new downloads of the Xbox Game Pass app, forcing users to be redirected to the main Xbox app. This means that any player who wants to continue accessing Game Pass content, whether to download new titles or manage their subscription, must do so from the Xbox app. The current app on iPhone and Android will continue to work as usual, but will receive important updates with new integrated functionalities.
This decision by Microsoft is a logical move to reduce complexity and improve user experience. Players were often confused about which of the two apps to use to access certain features, and unifying the two promises to solve this problem. With a single app, users will be able to perform all their Xbox-related actions, from downloading games to streaming and social management, without having to switch between multiple platforms.
Microsoft gives its hand to the iPhone
Microsoft has introduced a series of improvements to its Xbox ecosystem, focused on optimizing the experience for both iOS and Android users. Among the most notable features is the ability to play titles immediately after updates are released. This functionality will allow players to immerse themselves in new content instantly, without long waits, something highly anticipated by the gaming community.
Additionally, they will be introduced improved notifications for wishlists, alerting users when games they have marked as desired are on sale or available.
Microsoft will optimize the Xbox app on Windows, improving its performance and usability for gamers. The company seeks to consolidate services into a single application, simplifying management and strengthening its gaming ecosystem. These initiatives are designed to offer a more fluid and efficient experience, adapting to the needs of the gaming community on all its platforms.
