Katarzyna Petru
Microsoft has just officially confirmed what has been unofficially announced for several weeks. Xbox is strongly linking the worlds of consoles and PCs – specifically, the stores that players use on different platforms. The update scheduled for June is the first step towards full integration of libraries from Xbox, Steam, Battle.net, and other places where we download games daily.
At the centre of this movement is of course the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally and its more powerful sibling ROG Xbox Ally X. Microsoft is clearly signalling – it wants portable gaming on Xbox to be as flexible as that on PC. And that means one thing: a shared library, a shared interface, one launcher.
One library, many sources
The new version of the Xbox app on Windows will allow gamers to browse and launch games from various stores in one place. Games from Game Pass, Steam, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, and others will be visible together – in the "My Library" tab in the Xbox PC app. Importantly, titles installed outside of Game Pass will also be automatically detected and added to the list.
Microsoft announces that this is just the beginning – support for additional stores will come over time. The whole experience is meant to be convenient, clear, and above all, cohesive – regardless of whether the gamer is using a classic PC or a portable ROG Xbox Ally.
Copilot for Gaming – new player on the team
As part of the same update, Microsoft is introducing the Copilot for Gaming feature (currently in beta). This tool, powered by artificial intelligence, is designed to assist gamers during tough moments, answer gameplay questions, and suggest the best strategies. The solution will be available on mobile devices and promises to be an assistant for anyone who gets stuck on a mission, can’t remember the controls, or just wants to know more about a specific game.
What does this mean for gamers – on console and PC?
Microsoft clearly shows that it is heading towards a single, cohesive platform where gaming is comfortable regardless of the hardware. Both Xbox console users and PC gamers will benefit from this change.
Consoles will see more personalisation options. Gamers will be able to customise the appearance of the main menu – hiding system applications, pinning favourite games, and reducing the number of visible tiles. This is a step towards a simpler, more personalised user experience. Additionally, a special "Benefits" tab will make it easier to receive bonuses, DLC, or rewards through the Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions. There are also Game Centres, where you can check statistics, achievements, and see who among our friends is currently playing.
On PC and portable devices like the ROG Xbox Ally, the new Xbox PC library gathers games from various platforms – Game Pass, Steam, Battle.net and others – in one place. This means greater convenience and no need to juggle launchers. An installed game from any store will appear in the Xbox library, ready to launch at a moment's notice.
In short: players get more control, better organisation, and access to their games regardless of the source or platform. Microsoft is bringing together what was previously separate – and giving players a real choice of how and where they want to play.
