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Xbox PC App Rolls Out Unified Launcher for Steam, Epic, GOG, Battle.net and More

Rolling out on Windows 11 after Insider testing, the update sets up a late‑September addition to sync cloud‑playable titles with cross‑device play history.

Overview

  • The Xbox app now aggregates installed games from multiple storefronts into My Library and lets users launch them directly without opening their original launchers.
  • Supported sources include the Xbox library and Game Pass alongside Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Battle.net, with source icons shown for each title.
  • A new My apps tab surfaces third‑party storefronts and utilities inside the Xbox app, and settings allow toggling specific storefronts off to curate what appears.
  • Microsoft says a follow‑up this month will add a Jump back in list that syncs cloud‑playable titles and recent play across console, PC, and handheld devices.
  • Early reports note limitations such as inconsistent cover art and sparse pages for non‑Xbox titles, and the feature focuses on installed games rather than uninstalled library entries, with a strong emphasis on handheld use like the ROG Xbox Ally.