The Xbox app on Windows 11 is updated with a unified library, customizable history, and direct access to Steam, GOG, and other PC stores.
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One of the most common complaints from PC gamers has always been the fragmentation of libraries. Between Xbox Game Pass, Steam, GOG, Battle.net, and other stores, game management becomes chaotic. Microsoft is aware of this and has just taken a key step to simplify it: the Xbox app for Windows 11 has been updated to unify games, apps, and direct access in one place.
The goal is clear: centralize the experience and reduce the time it takes to start playing. From now on, everything is organized in a more intuitive way, with three major innovations that mark a before and after in the Xbox app.
Unified Game Library
The star of this update is the unified library. Now, when you install a game from a compatible PC store (whether it’s Steam, GOG, Battle.net, or Xbox Game Pass), it will automatically appear in the My Library section of the Xbox app.
| Feature | What it offers | Advantages for the player |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Library | Brings together games installed from Xbox Game Pass, Steam, GOG, Battle.net, and more. | Everything in one place, without opening multiple launchers. |
| Playback History | Displays recently played and installed games, with the option to hide titles. | Cleaner and more personalized library. |
| My Apps | New tab that centralizes access to stores and third-party apps. | Quick access to games and downloads without changing windows. |
Additionally, the latest installed titles will also be displayed in the “Most Recent” list on the sidebar, making it easy to jump from one game to another with a click, without opening additional launchers or wasting time searching.
Playback History with Total Control
Another innovation is the customizable playback history. It displays your installed games from all stores, but with the option to hide those you don’t want to see.
In this way, each player can adjust how their library looks and keep it cleaner, without unnecessary listings or titles that are no longer of interest. A practical solution that provides a level of control that did not previously exist in the app.
My Apps: All Your Stores in One Place
Finally, the new “My Apps” tab serves as a command center for your launchers. From there, you can directly access all compatible PC stores, downloading and starting games without needing to jump between desktop shortcuts or multiple open windows.
This reinforces the idea of Xbox as the hub of the PC gaming experience, where all your libraries and apps are organized under one roof. With these improvements, Xbox is not trying to replace Steam, GOG, or Battle.net, but rather become the union point that gamers have been asking for. An app designed to save time, simplify management, and remind us that, in the end, what matters is being able to play more easily and anywhere.
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