Soon You Can Buy Xbox Games Right On Android Through The Xbox App!

Get Ready for the Xbox Android App: Game Purchases Coming in November!

Earlier this year, Xbox president Sarah Bond hinted at a mobile storefront. Now, it appears an Xbox Android app with exciting new features is almost here – possibly as early as next month!

The Big News:

An Xbox mobile app is slated for a November release, allowing Android users to directly purchase and play games within the app itself. This announcement, shared by Sarah Bond on X (formerly Twitter), highlights the impact of a recent court ruling that will significantly broaden the Google Play Store's offerings and enhance flexibility for developers.

This ruling stems from Google's four-year antitrust battle with Epic Games. The court mandated that Google provide third-party app stores with complete access to its app catalog and distribute these rival stores for three years (November 1st, 2024 – November 1st, 2027), unless individual developers opt out.

What Makes This Xbox App Different?

While an existing Xbox Android app enables game downloads to Xbox consoles and cloud game streaming for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, the November update introduces the crucial ability to purchase games directly through the app.

Further details will be revealed in November. For a deeper dive, check out the CNBC article linked in the original text.

In the meantime, be sure to read our coverage of the Solo Leveling: Arise Autumn Update!