Android Gamers Gets a Public Profile
According to the announcement, the update will introduce new features to Play Games profiles, which will soon be accessible directly within the Google Play Store on Android devices. These profiles will display gaming stats, achievements, and social features, changes that Google says will “take the gaming experience to the next level.”
To enable these new Play Games features, Google will continue tracking which games you play, how long you play them, and your progress across devices, alongside on PC, to generate personalized profile data.
To power features and services related to your gaming profile, Google will collect information about your game usage, such as which games you’ve played and when you’ve played them. We’ll also use this data to improve the Google Play gaming experience.
However, users will still have the option to customize their profiles, making them discoverable to other players and fostering a more connected community within the Play Games ecosystem. Think of it as Google’s version of Steam, PlayStation Network, or Xbox Live profiles.
Option to Make Your Profile Private
In addition to public profiles, Google confirmed that users will be able to keep their profiles private, giving them full control over what others can see. During the rollout, your current visibility settings will remain the default, so it’s worth checking whether your profile is hidden or public before the update goes live.
The new Google Play Games update begins rolling out on September 23 in most countries, including the United States. Meanwhile, gamers in the UK and EU will receive the new update starting October 1.
What do you think of Google’s new gamer profiles and social features? Will they encourage more people to play and share? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
Google’s Big Android Gaming Update Makes Mobile Feel Like PC
Android Gamers Gets a Public Profile
According to the announcement, the update will introduce new features to Play Games profiles, which will soon be accessible directly within the Google Play Store on Android devices. These profiles will display gaming stats, achievements, and social features, changes that Google says will “take the gaming experience to the next level.”
To enable these new Play Games features, Google will continue tracking which games you play, how long you play them, and your progress across devices, alongside on PC, to generate personalized profile data.
However, users will still have the option to customize their profiles, making them discoverable to other players and fostering a more connected community within the Play Games ecosystem. Think of it as Google’s version of Steam, PlayStation Network, or Xbox Live profiles.
Option to Make Your Profile Private
In addition to public profiles, Google confirmed that users will be able to keep their profiles private, giving them full control over what others can see. During the rollout, your current visibility settings will remain the default, so it’s worth checking whether your profile is hidden or public before the update goes live.
The new Google Play Games update begins rolling out on September 23 in most countries, including the United States. Meanwhile, gamers in the UK and EU will receive the new update starting October 1.
What do you think of Google’s new gamer profiles and social features? Will they encourage more people to play and share? Drop your thoughts in the comments.