Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere Expands, Now Xbox Titles Playable On PC Too
Great news for Xbox and PC gamers as new releases for the console appear to mean the Windows 10 community will be getting the games too, according to a new blog update.
"Every new title published from Microsoft Studios will support Xbox Play Anywhere and will be easily accessible in the Windows Store," declares the Windows 10 Anniversary blog.
This means new titles bought for Xbox One from now on that are published by Microsoft Studios will be supporting a PC release that's included as part of the deal, and available through the Windows Store. It's unclear whether this will work in reverse.
"With the Xbox Play Anywhere program, you can buy a game once and play on your Windows 10 PC and Xbox One with shared progress, shared game saves and shared achievements."
It has already been announced that Crackdown 3, which optionally uses Microsoft's Azure cloud system, will also be coming to Windows 10, as will Halo Wars 2 from 343 Industries and Creative Assembly. Gears of War 4 is another joining the pilgrimage.
Additional changes to the Xbox gaming universe:
• On Xbox One, gamers will be able to use Cortana commands to find great new games, see what your friends are up to, start a party, accomplish common tasks and turn on your Xbox One by saying “Hey Cortana, Xbox On”.
• Top fan requested features for Xbox One, such as Language Region Independence (allowing gamers to choose any supported language, regardless of their location) and support for background music, will come with the Anniversary Update.
• Gamers can enjoy the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on the new Xbox One S. Available starting at $299 USD this summer, with a limited 2TB Xbox One S launch edition available in August for $399 USD, it’s the only console with support for HDR gaming and 4K Ultra HD video and Blu-ray.
