Katarzyna Petru
Microsoft has officially confirmed what has been unofficially announced for several weeks. Xbox is beginning to strongly connect the worlds of consoles and PCs – specifically, the stores that gamers use on different platforms. The update announced 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 center of this movement is of course the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally and its more powerful sibling ROG Xbox Ally X. Microsoft is clearly sending a signal – it wants portable gaming on Xbox to be as flexible as it is on PC. And that means one thing: a shared library, a common interface, one launcher.
One library, many sources
The new version of the Xbox app on Windows will allow players 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, productions 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 be added over time. The whole experience is meant to be convenient, clear, and above all consistent – regardless of whether the player is using a classic PC or a portable ROG Xbox Ally.
Copilot for Gaming – a new player on the team
As part of the same update, Microsoft is introducing the Copilot for Gaming feature (currently in beta). This AI-supported tool is designed to assist players in tough moments, answer gameplay questions, and suggest the best strategies. The solution will be available on mobile devices and is set to be an assistant for anyone who gets stuck on a mission, can’t remember the controls, or simply wants to know more about a given game.
What does it mean for gamers - on console and PC?
Microsoft clearly shows that it is heading towards one cohesive platform where gaming should be convenient regardless of the hardware. Both Xbox console users and PC gamers will benefit from this change.
Consoles will have more customization options. Gamers will be able to customize the look of the main menu - hide system applications, pin favorite games, and limit the number of visible tiles. This is a step towards a simpler, more personalized user experience. Additionally, a special “Benefits” tab will make it easier to receive bonuses, DLC, or rewards as part of the Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions. On top of that, there are Game Centers, where you can check statistics, achievements, and see which of 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. Any game installed from any store will appear in the Xbox library, ready to launch at a moment's notice.
In short: players get more control, better organization, and access to their games regardless of the source or platform. Microsoft is uniting what was previously separated – and offering players a real choice of how and where they want to play.
