Xbox Android App to Launch In-App Game Purchases

Get ready for an exciting Xbox mobile experience! An updated Xbox Android app, slated for release as early as next month (November), will allow direct game purchases and gameplay. This news, 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.

The Details:

The ruling mandates Google Play Store to expand its offerings, providing increased flexibility and access to a wider range of apps, including third-party app stores, for three years (November 1st, 2024 - November 1st, 2027). This opens the door for the enhanced Xbox app.

What's New?

While a current Xbox Android app exists for console game downloads and cloud streaming (for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers), the November update introduces the ability to purchase games directly within the app.

Further specifics will be revealed in November. For more information, check out the CNBC article mentioned in the original piece. In the meantime, be sure to read our coverage of Solo Leveling: Arise's Autumn Update.