Xbox App users will be able to buy and play games on Android in November



What you need to know

  • Microsoft recently merged the Xbox App with the Xbox Game Pass app, with the former gaining most of the now-deprecated latter’s functions. 
  • Following a court ruling requiring Google to open its U.S. mobile storefront, Xbox president Sarah Bond confirmed that Xbox App users will be able to buy games and play them through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android. 
  • These new features will roll out at some point in November 2024.

Big changes are coming for Xbox users on Android. 

Starting in November, Xbox App users on Android devices will be able to buy games and play them through Xbox Cloud Gaming, as shared by Xbox president Sarah Bond  on Thursday via Threads. This comes shortly after Google was ordered by a court to open up its mobile storefront in the U.S, with the changes taking effect on Nov. 1, 2024.

“The court’s ruling to open up Google´s mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility. Our mission is to allow more players to play on more devices so we are thrilled to share that starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android,” Bond said. 



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