Xbox PC application introduces significant new features, delighting gamers – perfectly timed for the Xbox Ally X launch
In an exciting development for gamers worldwide, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has expanded its offerings, providing a more immersive and convenient gaming experience.
The Stream your own game feature, a popular addition to the service, is now available for Game Pass Ultimate members. This groundbreaking feature allows you to play a vast library of games, including several Assassin's Creed titles such as Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, directly on various devices, including your PC.
The library of supported titles for the Stream your own game feature continues to grow, now reaching over 250 games that can be streamed to supported devices, including Xbox Series X|S, Meta Quest headsets, select TVs, and now through the Xbox PC app. This expansion has not been limited to this month but has grown significantly throughout the year.
The Stream your own game feature is available in 28 countries, making it easier than ever for gamers worldwide to access the service.
The Xbox ecosystem, encompassing a wide range of devices from phones to TVs, has also seen an update. The Xbox PC app has undergone a transformation, offering a visually cleaner interface with improved indicators and animations for a polished experience.
The app now supports controller navigation, mimicking the console experience with A for selection, B for back, Y for search, improved trigger and bumper behavior, and faster scrolling. Keyboard navigation has also received an update, although specifics are not provided.
Microsoft is not stopping there. They have introduced the "Gaming Copilot" feature in public beta, currently available to Xbox Insiders on Windows PC through the Xbox Game Bar. Referred to as "the ultimate gaming sidekick" by Microsoft, Gaming Copilot aims to enhance the gaming experience, but its full potential remains to be seen as it is still in beta and available only to PC Gaming Preview members.
The My apps feature within the Xbox PC app has been introduced, currently including Battle.net, GOG.com, and Microsoft Edge. However, Steam is notably absent, with Microsoft planning to expand support to include more apps over time.
Lastly, the Xbox team has introduced cross-device play history, a feature that shows recently played games from across a range of devices, making it easier to continue playing a game on your PC where you left off on your console or vice versa.
With these updates, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is pushing the boundaries of gaming, making everything an Xbox, including PCs, consoles, TVs, gaming handhelds, and smartphones. Subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ensures access to everything coming to the service, allowing you to play day one Xbox games on various platforms, including consoles, PC, and through the Cloud on a wide range of devices.
