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Xbox’s October Update Targets Handheld Gaming With Compatibility Labels, Faster PC App Downloads and Shader Preloading

The release spotlights ROG Xbox Ally handhelds featuring on-device Gaming Copilot.

Overview

  • ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are available now with a dedicated Copilot button that provides in-game help, insights and recommendations.
  • A new Handheld Compatibility Program identifies games optimized for handheld play and shows a notice before installation or purchase when a title is not handheld-optimized.
  • The Xbox app on PC now delivers faster downloads and smarter bandwidth usage, with the improvements live today.
  • Advanced Shader Delivery has been enabled for a broad list of PC games to reduce first-run stutter and load times, including Forza Horizon 5, Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, Resident Evil 2 (2019) and Persona 3 Reload.
  • Xbox console Game Hubs are receiving new modules that surface news from Official Clubs and highlight any Game Pass in-game benefits tied to each title.