Microsoft flooded the Xbox app with hundreds of new PC games

In recent months, Microsoft has been actively working to enhance its Xbox app on Windows by incorporating hundreds of new PC games. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at making the Xbox app the central hub for PC gaming. The update has introduced around 400 titles, which were previously unavailable or difficult to discover within the app. Many of these games come from various developers, including Japanese studios such as Kemco and Kairosoft, expanding the diversity of gaming options available to users. A significant aspect of this update is the introduction of over 100 titles that support Xbox Play Anywhere. This feature allows gamers who purchase the console version of a game to also access its PC version, fostering a seamless gaming experience across platforms. Chris Charla, the general manager of content curation and programs at Xbox, expressed enthusiasm about the future influx of Xbox games on Windows PCs from multiple creators. The update also addresses previous challenges users faced in locating Xbox Play Anywhere titles within the app. Those games, which may have been available in the broader Microsoft Store, were often not easily discoverable in the Xbox app. In response to this issue, the XboxEra community has actively compiled lists of missing games, indicating a need for Microsoft to improve its app's accessibility and user experience. In its pursuit of enhancing the Xbox ecosystem, Microsoft is reportedly also in talks with various game developers to encourage them to bring titles to its Windows-based store. In an effort to attract more developers, the company has reduced its cut from 30 percent to a more competitive 12 percent. This commitment reflects Microsoft's ambition to disrupt the PC gaming landscape by making the Xbox app not only a player-friendly environment but also a developer-friendly platform. As the gaming industry evolves, it will be intriguing to observe whether Microsoft will take bold steps to list games from competing platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, or itch.io within its own Xbox app. The company has indicated that more information about its plans for the Xbox app will be disclosed at the upcoming game developers conference in March. Alongside the addition of games, Microsoft has also implemented a new home user interface for the app, featuring collections of deals, discounts, and quick access to recently played games, further enriching the user experience.