Microsoft is about to bring Steam and Epic Games Store to Windows

According to TechSpot , Microsoft is hatching a bold plan to turn the Xbox app on Windows PCs into a rich 'gaming hub', as leaked images show that the company is testing integrating the Steam and Epic Games Store game libraries into this app.

Windows users will soon have access to popular game stores

Spotted in a Microsoft blog post, the leaked images show a redesigned Xbox app UI that clearly displays the 'Steam' label alongside installed games. This suggests that Microsoft is aiming to unify users' game libraries, making it easier for them to manage and access all their favorite titles from multiple platforms right on the Xbox app.

Xbox app on Windows will soon integrate with Steam and Epic Games Store

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This information fits perfectly with previous statements from Xbox chief Phil Spencer, who has hinted at bringing PC game stores like the Epic Games Store and Itch.io to Xbox consoles. Microsoft is actively working to turn the Xbox app into a hub for PC gaming, similar to how GOG has done with its unified library.

The integration of Steam is not only convenient for users but also a strategic move by Microsoft in the context of the increasingly competitive handheld gaming market. The redesigned console-style user interface will make the Windows gaming experience smoother and more optimized on handheld devices.

In addition to Steam, Microsoft is also reportedly working on integrating the Epic Games Store library into the Xbox app. The company even plans to use the traditional Win32 development environment for future Xbox games, which would improve compatibility with Windows apps.

While this may raise some concerns about emulating current Xbox ERA games, it also opens the door to a host of new possibilities, making the Windows PC a more versatile and powerful gaming platform than ever before.

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