This month is packed with fantastic updates across various gaming platforms, making it an exciting time for us players. Whether it’s streamlined purchasing from the Xbox app on your mobile, streaming your games directly from your console, or handy tips on freeing up storage space, there’s something for everyone. Let’s delve into these standout features and more.
### Buy Games, Join Game Pass, and Redeem Perks via the Xbox App
Big news for the Xbox community as one of the most sought-after features is about to take off. Soon, through the Xbox app on your mobile device, you’ll have the capability to purchase games, join Game Pass, and even redeem perks. Imagine pre-ordering Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 and having it pre-installed ready for day one play—all from your phone. Whether it’s grabbing a copy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows or MLB The Show 25, the Xbox app makes joining Game Pass a breeze. For Game Pass Ultimate members, perks like the Sea of Thieves Seventh Serving Emote are redeemable right from the app.
This feature is gradually rolling out to beta users on both iOS and Android and will soon be available on the Google Play Store and the Apple Store for everyone.
If you’ve got a saved payment method, buying games and add-ons is as simple as two clicks with the “Buy” button on game details.
### Your Game Streaming is Here – Now on Xbox Consoles
Starting today, if you’re a Game Pass Ultimate member, streaming select owned games just got easier on your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. This expands on the previous list of November-announced devices like Samsung Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV. Now, you can start streaming without having to download or install your games first, saving valuable time and hard drive space.
To get started, open your console, navigate to ‘My games & apps’ > ‘Full library’ > ‘Owned Games’. Look for the cloud badge indicating cloud-playable games and start streaming by selecting ‘Play with Cloud Gaming’. You can also launch select cloud games right from the Store app after purchase.
### Streaming Over 100+ Games – Expanding the Horizon
The library for Stream Your Own Game in Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is constantly growing. Game Pass Ultimate members can now access over 100 cloud playable games. Recently added titles include:
– Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
– Kill It With Fire
– LEGO Marvel Superheroes
– And more!
Keep an eye out for upcoming titles such as:
– Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express
– Construction Simulator
– SpiderHeck
– And several others!
Discover the complete list of games available for streaming on supported devices.
### Unlock Xbox Remote Play Across Multiple Devices
Xbox remote play is extending its reach! Now, you can play any game installed on your console by heading to xbox.com/remoteplay on any device’s web browser. Direct access through the Xbox mobile app might be paused, but web browsing makes it all possible. Soon you’ll even be able to enjoy Xbox remote play from devices like Samsung Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV.
By integrating Xbox remote play and Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox.com, we’re opening up more device support and store access through the mobile app—unifying and optimizing your gaming experience across platforms.
In an added bonus, starting this month, you can remote play backward compatible games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 on all supported devices.
### Efficiently Free Up Space on Your Console
Today’s updates introduce a smarter way to manage storage on all Xbox consoles. It highlights unused add-ons, shrinkable games, and even recommends removing duplicate or inaccessible games. Try out this new feature by visiting ‘My Games & Apps’ > ‘Manage’ > ‘Free up space’.
### Game Hubs: One-Stop Information Centers
Brand new game hubs are now live on Xbox consoles. They bring everything from player stats to recent captures and available add-ons right to you for every game. When you select a game from your library, the hub presents all this information conveniently, and the focus always defaults to the Play button so you can dive back into the action with just a quick double-tap.
There’s also a new feature granting you the choice to launch games directly, bypassing the hubs. Simply adjust this in the personalization settings or ‘My games & apps’ > ‘Manage’ > ‘Games & apps’.
### Stylish Backgrounds: South of Midnight Comes Alive
South of Midnight introduces a vibrant new dynamic background for Xbox Series X|S consoles, letting gamers align their console looks with this thrilling new game. For details on customizing your console with such dynamic backgrounds, visit the Xbox Support page.
### Contribute to Xbox’s Future
Stay tuned with Xbox Wire for all the fresh and upcoming Xbox news. If you need help with updates, Xbox Support is always there. We thrive on feedback from the community, be it a new feature idea or suggestions for improving existing ones. Want to shape the future of Xbox? Join the Xbox Insider Program for early access to new features—just download the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or PC.
Happy gaming, and let’s build amazing gaming experiences together!
