Microsoft is enhancing the Game Bar to improve the gaming experience on handheld devices, introducing a refreshed interface that offers quicker access to tools and real-time statistical insights. The update aims to optimize gameplay across various platforms, particularly in Compact Mode, which resembles Steam's Big Picture mode. Additionally, Microsoft has expanded its Game Pass service, allowing subscribers to stream games they own, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and is offering exclusive bonuses in popular free-to-play games to attract more users to the subscription model.