Xbox App to Offer Direct Game Purchases on Android

Get ready for a new Xbox mobile experience! Earlier this year, Xbox President Sarah Bond hinted at a mobile store, and now it seems an enhanced Xbox Android app is almost here – possibly as early as next month!

The Inside Scoop

Expect the updated Xbox Android app to launch in November, allowing Android users to purchase and play games directly within the app. This news was recently shared by Sarah Bond on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting how a recent court ruling will significantly broaden options and enhance flexibility on the Google Play Store.

This refers to the conclusion of Google's four-year antitrust battle with Epic Games. The court's decision mandates Google to grant rival app stores access to their complete app catalog for three years (November 1st, 2024 – November 1st, 2027), unless individual developers opt out.

Why This Xbox App Upgrade Matters

While an existing Xbox Android app allows game downloads to consoles and cloud streaming for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, the November update introduces in-app game purchasing. The full extent of the app's new features will be revealed in November. For more in-depth details, check out this CNBC article. In the meantime, don't miss our coverage of Solo Leveling: Arise's Autumn Update!