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- Microsoft’s updated Xbox app will integrate Game Pass features to unify the two apps.
- The updated app will first be rolling out this week to Xbox beta members on iOS and Android.
- As part of the change, the standalone Game Pass app will be phased out from November.
An important aspect of driving engagement on any platform is simplicity and ease of use. Microsoft appears to have recognized that when it comes to its Xbox mobile gaming experience, acknowledging that having separate Xbox and Game Pass apps only confuses things. As of this week, the tech giant is updating the Xbox app to include Game Pass features, making it a one-stop hub for gamers.
Microsoft announces the change on Xbox’s official news platform, Xbox Wire. This update will roll out first to Xbox beta members on iOS and Android, with broader availability following soon after. As a result, the Xbox Game Pass app will no longer be available for new downloads starting in November.