Get ready for a game-changing update! Xbox is launching a new Android app, potentially as early as next month (November!), allowing direct game purchases and play. This follows the recent court ruling in Google's antitrust battle with Epic Games, which mandates increased flexibility and options within the Google Play Store.
The Details:
The upcoming Xbox mobile app will let Android users buy and play games directly within the app. This announcement comes directly from Xbox president Sarah Bond via X (formerly Twitter). The court's decision forces Google to offer broader access to its app catalog for third-party stores for three years, starting November 1st, 2024. This opens the door for the Xbox app's enhanced functionality.
What's New?
While an existing Xbox app allows game downloads to consoles and cloud streaming for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, the November update introduces direct game purchasing through the app. The full extent of the app's features will be revealed in November. For more details, check out the CNBC article mentioned in the original piece.
In the meantime, stay tuned for our coverage of Solo Leveling: Arise's Autumn Update!
