Xbox backwards compatibility is potentially being expanded to PC, as Microsoft aims to unify its platform’s game library with that of Steam.
Kinda Funny XCast co-host Parris took to the Reset Era forums to respond to a fellow member who said that they’d continue to not use the Xbox app unless required, and would only be interested in using it if Xbox backwards compatibility is brought over to PC. The content creator responded with a smile, suggesting that they are in the know about the feature being planned for PC.
Microsoft is already set to offer a first look at its new aggregated gaming library in the Xbox PC app for Windows 11 PCs and handheld devices to users enrolled in its PC Gaming Preview program. The feature will be available later this year on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, where players will see their aggregated gaming library within the new Xbox full screen experience. With this new feature, the Xbox library of users in addition to Game Pass titles and all installed games from other PC game stores, such as Steam and Epic Games Store, will be available to run directly from the unified interface.
Earlier, Xbox president Sarah Bond announced that Microsoft has established a strategic, multi-year agreement with AMD to co-engineer silicon for its next gen consoles. Both companies aim to deliver deeper visual quality, immersive gameplay, and AI-powered experiences, grounded in a platform designed for players, not tied to a single store or device, and fully compatible with the existing Xbox game library. According to Bond, this initiative is all about building players a gaming platform that’s always with them, so they can play the games they want across devices anywhere they want. In this regard, the Xbox team is working closely with the Windows team in order to ensure that the operating system is best suited for gaming.
