Microsoft has inadvertently revealed a potential new feature for Xbox consoles that could revolutionize how players interact with their PC game libraries. In a now-edited blog post titled "Opening a Billion Doors with Xbox," an image showcased a glimpse of an upcoming Xbox UI update. The image, which was quickly spotted and shared by The Verge, displayed various devices including Xbox Series X | S consoles, phones, tablets, and TVs. Upon closer inspection, a small tab labeled "Steam" was visible on some of the screens, hinting at a possible integration with Valve's popular PC gaming platform.
This unexpected inclusion of Steam in the Xbox UI is intriguing, as it suggests Microsoft might be planning to allow players to view and possibly manage their PC games from Steam, the Epic Games Store, and other platforms directly through their Xbox console. The image was promptly removed from the blog post, indicating that the feature was not meant to be public yet.
According to The Verge, sources have confirmed that Microsoft is indeed working on such an update, which would enable users to see all their installed PC games and the respective storefronts they were purchased from. However, the project is still in its early stages, and no immediate rollout should be expected.
This development aligns with Microsoft's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between Xbox and PC gaming. Over the past decade, Microsoft has increasingly brought its titles to PC and other platforms, with games like Pentiment and Grounded available on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. There are also rumors that the Master Chief Collection might eventually make its way to PlayStation.
Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" campaign, launched just months ago, emphasizes the versatility of Xbox gaming across various devices. In an interview with Polygon last year, Xbox head Phil Spencer hinted at a future where PC stores like Itch.io and the Epic Games Store could be accessible on Xbox hardware.
Looking further ahead, reports suggest that Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, expected in 2027, will be more akin to a PC than any previous Xbox model, further blurring the lines between console and PC gaming.
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