One App to Rule Them All: Microsoft’s Xbox App Now Centralizes Your Entire PC Game Collection
Microsoft has taken a significant step toward solving one of PC gaming’s most persistent frustrations: juggling multiple game launchers. The company has rolled out a major update to its Xbox PC app that now aggregates games from Steam, Battle.net, and other supported platforms into a single, unified library. This transformsthe Xbox app from primarily a Game Pass launcher into a genuine central hub for all PC gaming activities.
The new feature, which was previously tested with Xbox Insiders, is now available to all Windows users. It automatically detects installed games from supported platforms and displays them alongside Xbox titles and Game Pass offerings in the “My Library” section. A “Most Recent” sidebar also makes it easy to jump back into any game regardless of which storefront it came from, eliminating the need to switch between different applications.
Handheld Gaming Gets a Major Boost
This update particularly benefits the growing segment of Windows-based handheld gaming devices like the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. On these devices where screen real estate is limited and navigation can be cumbersome, having a single application that can launch games from any storefront significantly improves the user experience. Microsoft has explicitly noted that this feature is “especially useful for handheld devices running Windows.”
Beyond games, the update also introduces a new “My Apps” section that lists third-party applications and storefronts in one convenient location, allowing users to install and launch these platforms directly from within the Xbox app.
What’s Coming Next
Microsoft isn’t stopping with this release. Later in September, the company plans to expand the app further with cloud playable titles and synchronized play history across devices. A new “Jump back in” feature will appear across Xbox consoles, PCs, and handhelds, showing recent game activity and allowing players to seamlessly continue their gaming sessions regardless of which device they were previously using.
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The Big Picture
This move represents Microsoft’s continued effort to position its Xbox ecosystem as the central hub for gaming across all devices. By embracing rather than competing with other storefronts, Microsoft is taking a player-friendly approach that acknowledges the reality of today’s fragmented PC gaming landscape. For players, it means less time managing launchers and more time actually playing games.
Source: Microsoft Xbox