As part of our continuing effort at Xbox to deliver more meaningful and fun gaming moments, however you play, we’re bringing some exciting improvements across devices in this month’s update. Soon, you will be able to more easily sync your gameplay with cross-device play history, along with cloud-playable games now appearing in your play history. With the new My apps tab in the Xbox PC app, you can quickly launch your favorite apps or games from multiple storefronts. Gaming Copilot (Beta) for Game Bar on Windows 11 is now in preview and is designed to be your gaming sidekick. And controller navigation through the Xbox PC app just got a whole lot smoother. Read more about the new features below, including new gaming additions for Xbox Play Anywhere, Stream your own game, Retro Classics, and more.
Here’s what’s new:
Cross-Device and Cloud-Playable Play History Now Rolling Out
Last month we announced the preview for cross-device play history and cloud-playable games, making it easier than ever to keep playing your games across Xbox, wherever you are. What started with Xbox Insiders is now rolling out and will soon be available to everyone.
Your play history will now sync across devices, showing up on console and in the Xbox PC app. So, whether you’re switching screens from one room to the next or picking up where you left off at a friend’s house, your recently played games are right there so you can jump back in.
You’ll also start seeing cloud-playable games show up in your history. That means every cloud-enabled title, from original Xbox classics to Xbox Series X|S exclusives, is now in one place whether you own it or play through Xbox Game Pass. It’s a simpler, more connected way to find and get into cloud gaming.
There are multiple entry points to continue playing your current games. On console, check out the Play history tile on the Home page, and on the Xbox PC app, you can find your Play history under the Most Recent section in the sidebar menu as well as the Play history tab in My Library.
PC Gaming Updates
Bring Everything Together with My apps – Available to Xbox Insiders
We’re continuing to evolve the Xbox on PC experience, and we’ve rolled out My apps to Xbox Insiders, a new tab in the Xbox PC app that makes it easier to get to the apps you use most. With My apps, Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview can now quickly launch key apps and storefronts, like browsers, utilities, and game launchers, right from the library. No more bouncing between desktop windows; everything’s in one spot and ready to go.
This builds on our work with the aggregated gaming library, making it easier to find, download, and launch your games from multiple storefronts directly from the Xbox PC app. Whether you’re on a Windows 11 PC or a handheld device, My apps help streamline your setup so you can spend more time playing and less time searching.
We’re starting with a curated set of apps and will expand support over time. Learn more about My apps in the full article here.
Gaming Copilot (Beta) on Game Bar – In Preview to Xbox Insiders
Gaming Copilot (Beta) is now available in Game Bar on Windows 11 for Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview. It’s built to be your go-to sidekick, helping you get past tough spots so you can stay focused on what matters: playing the games you love.
Whether you’re looking for tips, stuck on a boss, or just want to get into the action faster, Gaming Copilot (Beta) is here to make things smoother and more personal. It’s smart, helpful when you need it, and stays out of the way when you don’t.
Want to dig in? Check out the Xbox Insiders article for more on how to get started.
The Xbox PC app now makes it easier to move between controller, keyboard, and touch – no matter how you play. We’ve added smart updates for controller and keyboard users that make navigation feel more intuitive and console-like: A to select, B to go back, Y to search. You’ll notice smoother trigger and bumper behavior, faster scrolling, and smarter focus memory between pages. Keyboard navigation also got a boost.
Visually, things are cleaner. Focus indicators are clearer, animations are subtle but purposeful, and everything feels more polished. It’s all about making the experience feel familiar, responsive, and just better.
In Case You Missed It
Xbox Consoles – Dynamic Backgrounds
Gears of War: Reloaded, Grounded 2, Madden NFL 26, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Sea of Thieves all introduced new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S consoles, allowing players to customize their consoles to match exciting new games.
Game Additions
Xbox Play Anywhere – Buy once, play anywhere
Over 1,000 games now support Xbox Play Anywheremaking it easier than ever to switch between PC, console, and supported handhelds, at no extra cost to you. Your progress travels with you, including saves, add-ons, and achievements. Just sign in with your Xbox account on any device and pick up right where you left off.
These are the games added to the Xbox Play Anywhere collection in July:
Abiotic Factor
Aquapark io
Back to the Dawn
Bad End Theater
Crowd City
Dead of Darkness
EDENS ZERO
Golf Guys
Grounded 2
Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+
Maiden Cops
Mecha BREAK
Minami Lane
My Friendly Neighborhood
No Heroes Here 2
Novel Rogue
RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business
Sand Legends
Spell Disk
The Last Camp
The Wandering Village
Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 – Stormy Knights
Wheel World
Check out the full list of available games that players can enjoy anywhere.
Stream your own game – Over 450+ games
We’re continuing to grow the Stream your own game collection in Xbox Cloud Gaming. Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream from a library of 450+ games they own, across supported devices. That includes titles like GRADIUS ORIGINS and Mafia: The Old Country.
More games, more flexibility, and more ways to play – wherever you may be.
Recently added:
A Short Hike
Bugsnax
DC League of Super Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace
Don’t Starve
Everspace
Evil Genius 2: World Domination
Gradius Origins
Let’s Build a Zoo
Library of Ruina
Mafia: The Old Country
Scorn
Somerville
…and many more!
Check out the full list of cloud-playable games available to stream on supported devices here. For more information, learn more here.
More games added to Retro Classics
Great games deserve to stick around, and we’re making sure they do. Xbox and Antstream Arcade are bringing retro favorites to modern devices through Game Pass, so players can keep enjoying the classics. With over 1 million players already diving into Retro Classics, here’s a look at the latest and upcoming titles.
Caesar 3
Climber 5
Oystron
Private Eye
Shootin’ Gallery
The Colonel’s Bequest
Wing War
Game Pass subscribers can keep an eye out for new weekly tournaments, community challenges and more games added from Activision and Blizzard, expanding the Retro Classics collection to more than 100+ titles over time. Click here for more information on Retro Classics.
Xbox adds mouse and keyboard and touch controls for more games
Xbox supports the use of wired USB mice and keyboards for navigation in select games and apps, and for getting around on Xbox and Windows devices.
In addition, for Xbox players enjoying games on their mobile devices, Xbox touch controls are available for select games, allowing you to experience a different way to play – by touch and without a controller. Some games render their own controls in-game or supply custom control overlays, providing a more tailored experience for each game’s unique gameplay. Learn more about how you can set up and tailor your game’s touch controls here.
Here are the latest titles added this month:
Mouse and keyboard:
Barbie Project Friendship
F1 Manager 2023
F1 Manager 2024
Frag Punk
Grounded 2
Heretic + Hexen
Mecha BREAK
Paw Patrol Grand Prix
The First Descendent
Ultimate Chicken Horse
Ultimate Custom Night
War Thunder
Touch:
For support on setting up devices, see here for more details.
Help Shape the Future of Xbox
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