Windows 10: Xbox app will soon let you choose where to install your games on your PC and allow you to...

GHacks · Nov 12, 2021

The Xbox app on PC is getting some important options in the near future. Gamepass PC subscribers may be aware of the limitations of the app. When you install a game, Windows 10/11 will automatically download it to the C: drive. What makes it worse, is the fact that you can't access the game folder, as it is a restricted one. There are some workarounds to access the folders, but you won't need these tricks anymore soon.

Xbox app will soon let you choose where to install your games

Microsoft has announced that it is changing the Xbox PC app's experience to allow users to choose where games can be installed. Soon, you will be able to install your games on any drive of your choice. And, you can set the default folder where the games will be installed to.

The Xbox app will display a "Local Files" shortcut, that will open the game's directory, allowing you to edit the files in it. This sounds very similar to what Steam offers. The Xbox app will also support cross-saves, so you can pick up where you left off on a different platform.

Mod support and improved download experience

That's right, you will be able to mod the games to your heart's content. The Xbox app will indicate whether a game supports mods, right on the game's listing. As a matter of fact, you can already see this information on certain game pages in the regular version of the app. That's a useful option to have.

Microsoft says that the download speeds of games delivered via the Xbox app, has been improved, so you will be able to get games on your PC faster than before. According to the announcement, the installation experience will also be more stable. This is probably related to the various errors that people run into, while trying to install games from the Xbox app.

Cloud Gaming on PC

Gamepass Ultimate users will be able to access Cloud Gaming on the Xbox app for PC. This could be game-changer, and will be useful for players who don't have access to a console or a gaming PC.

These features are set to arrive in an update, that will soon be rolled out soon to Xbox Insiders users. You can watch the official announcement video on the Xbox YouTube channel.

HDR controls in Xbox Game Bar (Windows 11 exclusive)

One of the highlights of Windows 11, is its support for Auto-HDR in games. The feature makes SDR games look more colorful and vibrant, on supported monitors. The Xbox Game Bar is getting a widget, that will allow you to disable HDR, should you not like it or prefer the original graphics.

The widget also has a slider that can be used to adjust the intensity level of the HDR effect.

You may opt-in to the Xbox Insiders Hub on the Microsoft Store, to test cutting-edge features before they are released to other users. Install the Hub app, opt-in to the preview program by accepting the terms and conditions. Click on the Previews tab on the sidebar, and select "Windows Gaming". Open the Microsoft Store app, and check for updates, and it should install an app called Gaming Services, and update your Xbox app to the Insider Preview version.

I'm looking forward to these upcoming changes. What feature do you want to see on the Xbox app?

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Brink · Nov 12, 2021

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass in July Xbox

Hey, Xbox Game Pass members! If you didn’t catch them on Twitter, it’s time for our IRL patch notes. Updates include: A major buff for The Sun. There is a new debuff: Sunburn, where overexposure to The Sun will cause damage over time and limited mobility. A new item has been added named Sunscreen that gives you a temporary resistance to Sunburn. The seasonal event Vacation was added, giving players a significant stress resistance when applied. New items have been added in the tailor shops like Swim Trunks and Sleeveless Cloth Armor. Lastly, Grilled Meat is more readily available at vendors.

Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass

July 4

Middle-earth: Shadow of War (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

My Time at Portia (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

Undertale (Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

July 11

Blazing Chrome (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

Dead Rising 4 (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

LEGO City Undercover (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

Timespinner (Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

Unavowed (Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

On top of all those games, you can be among the first to play the new Gears 5 Versus mode this month during the Gears 5 Tech Test. All current Xbox Game Pass members get access, with no preorder required! If you’re not a member yet, you can snag your first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just one buck. That’s right, just $1.

We add new games all the time, but to keep the library curated and fresh for you, we do have to let some beloved titles go. Now’s your chance to get in some playtime before they leave this month! Or, if you love them too much to part with, don’t forget you can use your Xbox Game Pass member discount to buy them at up to 20% off before they go.

Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass for Console

Aftercharge (July 9)

Warhammer Vermintide 2 (July 10)

LEGO Movie: The Videogame (July 16)

Dandara (July 31)

Dead Rising 2 (July 31)

Hitman Season 1 (July 31)

Metal Slug XX (July 31)

Defense Grid: The Awakening (July 31)

Hexic 2 (July 31)

Iron Brigade (July 31)

Xbox Game Pass Quests

While we anxiously await the big announcement of when exactly the Gears 5 Tech Test will be playable, check out our Xbox Game Pass Quests for July. Earn more than 1,500 Microsoft Rewards points in the games you love including Monster Hunter: World, Hollow Knight, Forza Horizon 4, LEGO Batman and many, many more. And that’s not all. Score a killer prize by completing as many Xbox Game Pass Quests as possible by July 31. Each quest gives you 10 entries for a chance to win one of these amazing prizes:

Trip for two to Paris, France for Paris Games Week 2019 (1 prize)

Alienware Gaming Rig (2 prizes)

Razer Turret Keyboard and Mouse (10 prizes)

Xbox Elite Controller (30 prizes)

Wait, Don’t Forget This Part

My last reminder is to stay on top of all these games and other Xbox Game Pass tidbits, you should download the Xbox App for PC, as well as the Xbox Game Pass mobile app, where you can easily download games to your console while you’re out. For more memes, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and for news about PC gaming, follow our new PC Twitter handle @XboxGamePassPC. And of course, stay tuned here to Xbox Wire for all the latest and greatest Xbox news.
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Brink · Nov 12, 2021

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass in July

Hey, Xbox Game Pass members! If you didn’t catch them on Twitter, it’s time for our IRL patch notes. Updates include: A major buff for The Sun. There is a new debuff: Sunburn, where overexposure to The Sun will cause damage over time and limited mobility. A new item has been added named Sunscreen that gives you a temporary resistance to Sunburn. The seasonal event Vacation was added, giving players a significant stress resistance when applied. New items have been added in the tailor shops like Swim Trunks and Sleeveless Cloth Armor. Lastly, Grilled Meat is more readily available at vendors.

Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass

July 4

Middle-earth: Shadow of War (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

My Time at Portia (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

Undertale (Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

July 11

Blazing Chrome (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

Dead Rising 4 (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

LEGO City Undercover (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

Timespinner (Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

Unavowed (Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

On top of all those games, you can be among the first to play the new Gears 5 Versus mode this month during the Gears 5 Tech Test. All current Xbox Game Pass members get access, with no preorder required! If you’re not a member yet, you can snag your first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just one buck. That’s right, just $1.

We add new games all the time, but to keep the library curated and fresh for you, we do have to let some beloved titles go. Now’s your chance to get in some playtime before they leave this month! Or, if you love them too much to part with, don’t forget you can use your Xbox Game Pass member discount to buy them at up to 20% off before they go.

Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass for Console

Aftercharge (July 9)

Warhammer Vermintide 2 (July 10)

LEGO Movie: The Videogame (July 16)

Dandara (July 31)

Dead Rising 2 (July 31)

Hitman Season 1 (July 31)

Metal Slug XX (July 31)

Defense Grid: The Awakening (July 31)

Hexic 2 (July 31)

Iron Brigade (July 31)

Xbox Game Pass Quests

While we anxiously await the big announcement of when exactly the Gears 5 Tech Test will be playable, check out our Xbox Game Pass Quests for July. Earn more than 1,500 Microsoft Rewards points in the games you love including Monster Hunter: World, Hollow Knight, Forza Horizon 4, LEGO Batman and many, many more. And that’s not all. Score a killer prize by completing as many Xbox Game Pass Quests as possible by July 31. Each quest gives you 10 entries for a chance to win one of these amazing prizes:

Trip for two to Paris, France for Paris Games Week 2019 (1 prize)

Alienware Gaming Rig (2 prizes)

Razer Turret Keyboard and Mouse (10 prizes)

Xbox Elite Controller (30 prizes)

Wait, Don’t Forget This Part

My last reminder is to stay on top of all these games and other Xbox Game Pass tidbits, you should download the Xbox App for PC, as well as the Xbox Game Pass mobile app, where you can easily download games to your console while you’re out. For more memes, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and for news about PC gaming, follow our new PC Twitter handle @XboxGamePassPC. And of course, stay tuned here to Xbox Wire for all the latest and greatest Xbox news.
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Brink · Nov 12, 2021

Xbox app and Xbox One Updates Rolling Out This Month

This month’s system update starts rolling out to the Xbox app today and on Xbox One tomorrow; with it, comes a host of social features that will help you stay connected to the Xbox Live community across both console and PC. A few highlights include being able to see who’s in a Party on Xbox One before joining and – on both Xbox One and the Xbox app – we have made it easier to get details on suggested friends.

Here’s what’s rolling out to the Xbox app today and on Xbox One tomorrow!

New experiences and updates launching on Xbox One:

See who’s in a Party: On Xbox One, you will now be able to see who’s in a Party before joining. When you click on a friend who is in a Party from the friend tab of the guide, you’ll be able to see who else they’re playing with. Click the ‘Chat’ menu which appears immediately below your friend’s gamertag; this will show “See who’s in the Party” and list the gamertags of all the people in the Party.

Gamerscore Leaderboard: On Xbox One, from your profile in the guide, click My achievements and the restored Gamerscore Leaderboard will display. Through the Gamerscore Leaderboard, see where you stand relative to your friends by comparing total Gamerscore, as well as biggest gains over a rolling 30-day period. Click on the Gamerscore Leaderboard to view this information for all of your friends.

Re-arrange Pins on Home and access them offline: Many of you have told us that you want Pins on your Xbox One Home to be easier to organize. You will now be able to rearrange individual pins. Just press ‘Y’ on a pinned item and, once it blinks, you can move it around. We’ve also made Pins accessible for launching when you are offline.

Updating Activity Feed on Xbox One: Your Activity Feed on Xbox One will inform you when there are new items in your feed. Clicking the link will take you to the top of your feed where you’ll see a run-down of the newest posts, so that you always have the freshest content at your fingertips.

Hide games from ‘ready-to-install’ list: Fans asked that we re-enable the ability to hide content like betas, trials, games, and apps that they no longer want to install. Now, you’ll be able to start using this feature again.

‘Use a code’ shortcut in the Xbox One Store: Redeem 5×5 codes quicker while on your Xbox One console by tabbing over to the Store and using the new ‘Use a code’ shortcut. To the right of ‘Games store’ and ‘Search game store,’ the ‘Use a code’ link will enable you to enter retail codes directly from the dashboard.

Joinable Twitch Broadcasts: Many of you have asked for it to be easier to watch your friend’s game broadcasts. Now, Game Hubs as well as the game tile will allow you to easily launch Twitch.tv broadcasts if friends are broadcasting.

Improvements to Suggested Friends: Looking for people who you might know on Xbox or top content creators to follow? Check out the new Friend Suggestions area in Community and the Friends list in the Guide on Xbox One. Friend Suggestions include the gamertag, real name (if shared), gamerpic or Xbox Avatar image, and the reason the suggestion was made to you. Click through from the suggestion to view the member’s full profile and choose to grow your friends list.

Program the hotkeys for your Xbox One Chatpad: We’re making it easier for you to access your favorite apps with your Xbox Chatpad. This month’s release includes an interface which allows you to set the X1 and X2 functions on the Chatpad keypad. Just plug your Chatpad into your controller and navigate to Settings. In the Devices & accessories area of Settings, select the controller that the Chatpad is connected to and choose the desired functions for the X1 and X2 keys from the drop down box. The current hotkey defaults are ‘take screenshot’ (X1) and ‘record that’ (X2).

Updates coming to both Xbox One and the Xbox app:

Avatar Store: Equip your avatar with the latest avatar items in the newly-integrated ‘Avatar Store’. On the console, the Store is built right into the Xbox Avatars app and on Windows 10 PCs and phones, access the Store through the Xbox Avatars app. Get access to the entire catalog of new and oldie-but-goodie items, including free items. As you’re perusing catalogs, enjoy the ability to preview the items on your avatar real-time before you buy.

Xbox News: Xbox News is a one-stop source for all the latest information about new hardware, console updates, game releases, tournaments like the Halo World Championship, breaking entertainment content, and more. This month, on both the Xbox app and Xbox One, you’ll be able to see Xbox News posts in your activity feed, making it easier than ever to stay up-to-date on all things Xbox.

Xbox Accessories App: New updates to the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One and Windows 10 make adjusting your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller easier. As soon as you open the app, you will now see how each unique setting is mapped to your Profile Switch slots in greater detail. There are also collapsible menu options and design updates that let you view all your editing options on one page. Finally, we’ve made improvements to the thumbstick adjustments by allowing you to change the intensity of each sensitivity curve, and also made trigger and vibration settings more visually intuitive.

Improvements to Trending: Across Xbox One and the Xbox app, you’ll notice a new access point for Trending items to the right of the Community tab on your console and in the left menu area of the Xbox app. This gets you to a dedicated Trending landing page with the most popular topics across Xbox Live surfaced at the top, followed by an assortment of trending videos, screenshots, achievements, and more that members across the community have created or unlocked. Consider friending or following publishers of content that you would like to see more of.

Suggested friends: On both Xbox One and the Xbox app, we’re making it easier to get details on your suggested friends. Starting this month, if you click ‘see all’ or double tap on the shortlist of friend suggestions in any scenario, you will be pointed to a full-screen view of all suggested friends.

Across both Xbox One and the Xbox app, this update brings the injection of Trending topics and friend suggestions into your Activity Feed.

For the Xbox app specifically, this month’s release includes Compact Mode:

Compact Mode: With this update, we’ve moved additional functions to Compact Mode which will enable you to quickly switch between your friends’ view, your party, messages, and activity alerts. A quick click allows you to keep an eye on what your friends are up to, while multi-tasking on your Windows PC!

A big thanks to everyone for continuing to provide your suggestions at the Xbox Feedback site. Keep them coming and stay tuned for more great features on Xbox One and the Xbox app throughout the year!

Mike Ybarra
Gamertag: Qwik
@XboxQwik
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Source: Updates Rolling Out This Month: See Who's in a Party, Gamerscore Leaderboard, and More - Xbox Wire

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