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After a months-long wait, Xbox is finally allowing beta testers to purchase games, DLC, and more directly from its app on Android and iOS. This update comes with the ability to sign up for Game Pass as well, but there is a trade-off – remote play within the Xbox app will no longer be available.
Xbox president Sarah Bond first announced plans to introduce in-app game purchases back in October, following a court ruling that Google must allow third-party app stores on Android. While the feature was initially set to launch in November, a “temporary administrative stay” caused a delay.
Once Microsoft officially launches in-app game purchases, users will see a “Buy” button on game pages if they have a saved form of payment. They will also be able to preorder games and set them to preinstall on their Xbox, as well as redeem Game Pass Ultimate perks. Despite the removal of remote play within the app, users can still access it from their mobile browser.
Additionally, Xbox is expanding remote play to supported Samsung TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will soon be able to stream select games they own from Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, eliminating the need to download games before playing. The platform has also added new titles to its “stream your own game” collection, including Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Subnautica 2.
Furthermore, Xbox is introducing a new game hub feature that provides users with “relevant information” about a game, such as player stats, achievements, friends currently playing the game, events, and available add-ons.
