Get ready for an exciting Xbox mobile gaming experience! An updated Xbox Android app, launching as early as next month (November), will allow direct game purchases and gameplay.
The Details:
This announcement, shared by Xbox president Sarah Bond on X, is a direct result of the recent court ruling in Google's antitrust battle with Epic Games. This ruling mandates Google Play Store to offer broader app store options and increased flexibility for third-party app stores for three years (November 1st, 2024 - November 1st, 2027), unless individual developers opt out.
What's New?
While a current Xbox Android app exists for downloading games to consoles and cloud gaming (for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers), the November update will add the crucial feature of in-app game purchasing.
Further details will be revealed in November. For more information, check out the CNBC article referenced in the original piece. In the meantime, stay tuned for more gaming news!
