Get ready for a new Xbox mobile experience! An updated Xbox Android app, launching potentially as early as next month (November), will allow direct game purchases and gameplay. This exciting development follows Xbox president Sarah Bond's earlier announcement of a mobile store.
The Inside Scoop
Bond recently confirmed the November launch on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the impact of the recent Google vs. Epic Games antitrust ruling. This legal decision mandates Google Play Store to offer expanded app store options and increased flexibility for three years, starting November 1st, 2024. This opens doors for the enhanced Xbox app functionality.
Why This Matters
While an existing Xbox Android app allows game downloads to consoles and cloud gaming for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, the November update introduces in-app game purchases. This significantly enhances convenience for Android users.
Full details of the new app's features will be revealed in November. For now, this CNBC article provides further information. In the meantime, check out our coverage of Solo Leveling: Arise's Autumn Update.
