It was earlier this year that an image mockup from Microsoft showed the Xbox app on PC with an interesting change: including support for other PC stores on the app, teasing that it may be becoming a universal launcher like GOG Galaxy or Playnite. Considering the company's new handheld initiative that will house a brand-new gaming-focused version of Windows, it was clear that this feature was on the way. And now, Xbox Insiders have access.
Announced today as the 'aggregated gaming library' feature, it's poised to land this holiday on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X to easily manage all their installed games from a single place. But before that, Xbox Insiders on PC can have a crack at it to see how it functions and provide feedback to Microsoft.
In its current state, Microsoft says that the feature now supports Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and "other leading PC storefronts," all handled via the Xbox PC app. The company did not detail what these other storefronts are, but Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, and EA Play apps seem likely candidates.
"Whether you’re on a Windows PC or a handheld device, your Xbox library, hundreds of Game Pass titles, and all your installed games from leading PC storefronts will now be at your fingertips," said the company.
When a game from a supported store is installed on a PC, Insiders should now see it appear on the Xbox app in the My Library and Most Recent sections for easy access. "And this is just the beginning," adds Microsoft. "We’ll continue rolling out support for additional PC storefronts over time."
Insiders can also disable this functionality and hide games from specific stores if needed from the Settings > Library & Extensions menu.
Anyone interested in testing out the new 'aggregated gaming library' update can use the Xbox Insider app on PC to enroll in the ongoing Insider Previews.
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