Microsoft Announces New Xbox App for Windows 10

Microsoft is launching a new Xbox app for Windows 10 devices. The company has been removing a bunch of social features from the current Xbox app as it’s introducing a new Xbox app that will be the hub for things like Xbox Game Pass and the store.

At E3 today, Microsoft mentioned the new Xbox app for a split second. The new Xbox app will be the home for PC games, as well as Xbox games that are available on the PC. Microsoft seems to be positioning the new Xbox app as a competitor to things like Steam, and design-wise, it looks really beautiful.

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The new app will give users access to Game Pass, as well as the game store. And yes, that means you will get access to Xbox Game Pass for PCs from this new app. You will also be able to access social features, giving you access to your friends and chats. The app also lets you download and install games, though that’s currently done via the Microsoft Store in Windows 10.

What is even more interesting is the fact that the app is based on Electron, so it is a Win32 app. And that means Microsoft has moved away from UWP for the new Xbox app which is very interesting. Microsoft’s new Xbox app could even introduce support for mods in the near-future.

The new Xbox app is launching as a beta today, and you should be able to get it here.

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  • Atoqir

    09 June, 2019 - 6:01 pm

    <p>But but but UWP is sooooooo alive according to 4 developers and Windows Central :)</p>

    • codymesh

      09 June, 2019 - 6:25 pm

      <blockquote><em><a href="#434191">In reply to Atoqir:</a></em></blockquote><p>they're borderline delusional.</p>

      • mrdrwest

        10 June, 2019 - 2:29 pm

        <blockquote><em><a href="#434196">In reply to codymesh:</a></em></blockquote><p>Regurgitator.</p>

    • dontbe evil

      10 June, 2019 - 1:09 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#434191">In reply to Atoqir:</a></em></blockquote><p>enjoy your 500mb RAM usage in idle with your beloved electron app</p>

    • dontbe evil

      10 June, 2019 - 1:10 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#434191">In reply to Atoqir:</a></em></blockquote><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Onenote</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Mail</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Calendar</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">People</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Pain 3D</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Weather</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">News</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Sport</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Moveis&amp;TV</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Groove</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Photos</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Maps</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Calculator</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Xbox Comp./GameBar/Accesories</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">3dViewer</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Camera</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Word/Excel/Powerpoint Mob.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">ToDo</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Whiteboard</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">MRPortal</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">OfficeLens</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Translator</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Onedrive</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Snip&amp;Sketch</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">StickyNotes</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">VideoEditor</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Tips</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Feedback</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(21, 32, 43);">Store</span></p>

      • Greg Green

        10 June, 2019 - 9:47 am

        <blockquote><em><a href="#434276">In reply to dontbe_evil:</a></em></blockquote><p>That’s not even 3 dozen. You consider that an accomplishment? The rest of the world is running Win32 apps. Even MS.</p>

        • dontbe evil

          10 June, 2019 - 10:13 am

          <blockquote><em><a href="#434354">In reply to Greg Green:</a></em></blockquote><p>you mean win 32 apps starting to be developed 30 year ago? strange that a 3 years old technology didn't overtake them already</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

          • Greg Green

            11 June, 2019 - 7:36 am

            <blockquote><em><a href="#434370">In reply to dontbe_evil:</a></em></blockquote><p>When MS passes on the new technology for an old technology it tells you all you refuse to know.</p>

    • fbman

      10 June, 2019 - 1:20 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#434191">In reply to Atoqir:</a></em></blockquote><p><br></p><p>I read somewhere that is new app is win32</p>

    • mrdrwest

      10 June, 2019 - 9:07 pm

      <blockquote><em><a href="#434191">In reply to Atoqir:</a></em></blockquote><p>This app has an AUMID, so its wrapped in UWP.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://1drv.ms/u/s!AkLXZtsXnoi-4c8FQ2flRnxPPDdCdQ"></p><p><img src=""></p>

  • spacein_vader

    Premium Member
    10 June, 2019 - 3:43 am

    <p>So for clarity, if all of that is going to be in the new app what is the old one supposed to be used for? Or is it being phased out?</p>

  • mrdrwest

    10 June, 2019 - 7:09 am

    <p>UWP? It looks like a UWP app.</p><p><br></p><p>Data density. What's the UI's data density?</p><p><br></p><p>You know, just curious since someone said UWP is DEAD? </p>

  • mrdrwest

    10 June, 2019 - 8:56 pm

    <p>This app has an AUMID. </p><p>So it is a Node.JS web app, wrapped in UWP.</p>

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