Xbox Game Pass Archives

AppWizard

September 21, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 19: Steam TGS sales

Major third-party publishers are offering discounts on their game libraries in anticipation of the Tokyo Game Show, including titles from Capcom, Square Enix, and Devolver Digital. Discounts are available on franchises like Assassin's Creed Shadows and the Dragon Ball series. LEGO Voyagers is launching with a significant discount on Gamebillet, while Fanatical has offers on Cronos: The New Dawn and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Humble Bundle has a new bundle featuring games from Remedy Entertainment, and Ubisoft's Autumn Sale is ongoing. Xbox Game Pass users have additional discounts on select titles. Green Man Gaming offers a 15% discount on PC games with the coupon code SEP15. Humble Choice subscribers can access various games for .99 per month, including WWE 2K25 and Destiny 2: Legacy Collection. Ubisoft's Autumn Sale allows savings on purchases of .99 or more with the coupon code AUTUMN.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Good news for Windows handhelds: Microsoft is now letting you launch installed Steam, Battle.net, and other storefront games from the Xbox app

Xbox is rolling out a new feature that will unify game libraries across multiple storefronts, introducing an "aggregated gaming library" in the Xbox app. This feature allows users to view their entire game collection, including games from various PC storefronts like Xbox Game Pass and Battle.net. Additionally, a "cross-device play history" feature will debut later this month. The updates aim to enhance the Xbox app's functionality, potentially reducing the need for third-party applications for managing games. This initiative aligns with Microsoft's vision of creating a comprehensive gaming ecosystem.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Xbox for PC Now Lets You Play Your Steam Games

Microsoft is enhancing its Xbox app to consolidate various game libraries into one platform for PC users. The update allows gamers to view all installed titles, regardless of purchase source, including third-party storefronts like Battle.net, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Steam, alongside the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass. The app will indicate the source of each game and automatically add games from supported storefronts to 'My Library' and the 'Most Recent' list. Users can customize which libraries to display through account settings. This feature, tested by Xbox Insiders, began rolling out to all users on September 15. The upgrade also introduces a 'My apps' tab for easier access to third-party software. Future plans include integrating cloud-playable games for seamless play across devices, with game history accessible under a 'Jump back in' banner on the home screen.

Winsage

September 17, 2025

New features enhance gaming experience on Windows PCs and handhelds

Xbox has introduced new features to enhance the gaming experience on Windows PCs and handheld devices, based on feedback from Xbox Insiders and the gaming community. Key features include an aggregated gaming library that consolidates installed games from various platforms such as Xbox Game Pass and Battle.net, allowing for unified access. Additionally, cross-device play history enables players to track their gaming activities across different devices, ensuring progress and achievements are accessible regardless of where they play. The updated app functionality provides a more intuitive interface for gamers.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Windows Xbox app update now pulls in your Steam and other PC games

Microsoft and Asus will launch the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld next month, featuring full Windows 11. Microsoft is also updating its Xbox app to create a unified interface that consolidates games from various platforms, including the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Activision-Blizzard’s Battle.net, and GOG. The updated app will automatically populate the “My Library” section with installed games, including Fortnite from the Epic Games Store. The update includes a touch-friendly launcher for third-party applications and an upcoming feature to display cloud gaming history across Windows devices, along with a “Jump back in” feature for resuming gaming sessions.

AppWizard

September 16, 2025

The second batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2025 is confirmed — Hades, Visions of Mana, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and more will join the line-up

Microsoft announced twelve new titles for Xbox Game Pass in September 2025, including Hades, Visions of Mana, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The following games will leave Xbox Game Pass on September 30, 2025: Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor’s Edge, and Terra Invicta (Game Preview). Hades will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting September 19, 2025, ahead of the release of Hades 2 on September 25, 2025.

AppWizard

September 16, 2025

The Xbox PC app now gives you access to all your Windows games — launch titles from Steam, Epic Games and more

The latest update to the Xbox app for PC allows users to manage their gaming library by showcasing all installed games on Windows 11 from various platforms, including Steam and Battle.net, in a single interface. Games from supported storefronts automatically populate the "My Library" and "Most Recent" tabs after installation. Users can customize their library view through settings. The update also introduces a 'Jump back in' feature for easy access to recent play history. This update is available to all Windows 11 users.

Winsage

September 16, 2025

This new Windows 11 update turns the Xbox app into an all-in-one game launcher

Microsoft has updated its Xbox app on Windows 11 to streamline the gaming experience by consolidating all installed games into a single library, allowing access to titles from various third-party storefronts like Steam and Epic Games. The update includes an aggregated game library, support for popular storefronts, customizable visibility settings, and easy access to individual storefront applications. Microsoft plans to introduce cloud-playable games and play history features in a future update. The update is now live for Windows 11 gaming PCs after a successful testing phase with Xbox Insiders.

AppWizard

September 16, 2025

The Xbox app will now show and run all your games from Steam, GOG, and more on Windows 11 — it’s the new hub for PC gaming

Microsoft has released a significant update for the Xbox app on Windows 11, allowing users to view and launch all installed Windows games from various sources. The update introduces an aggregated gaming library that displays installed games from multiple storefronts, including Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and Battle.net. This feature aims to simplify game management by providing a single interface for accessing games. The functionality will first be available on the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X devices this fall. Additionally, the Xbox app will soon synchronize cloud-playable games across devices, enabling gamers to continue their progress on either PC or console. The update is being rolled out via the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 for all PCs, including laptops, desktops, and handheld devices.

Winsage

September 16, 2025

Xbox PC App Now Aggregates Other Storefronts and their Games

Microsoft is rolling out an aggregated storefront and games integration feature for the Xbox PC app, allowing it to identify and integrate games owned and downloaded from various PC storefronts, including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. This update will enable users to access their games in one library, simplifying the process of launching titles across different platforms. The new aggregated gaming library will automatically display installed games from supported storefronts in "My Library" and the "Most Recent" section of the Xbox PC app. Users can customize their library view by toggling off listings from specific storefronts. A new tab in My Library will also consolidate third-party apps and storefronts for easier access. Additionally, players will soon have access to cloud-playable games and gameplay history across devices, with a "Jump back in" list available on the Home screen.