Updated Xbox PC app promises 60% faster loading and easier access to games, but CEO Asha Sharma says there’s “plenty more to do”
eurogamer.net Nov 6, 2026

Updated Xbox PC app promises 60% faster loading and easier access to games, but CEO Asha Sharma says there’s “plenty more to do”

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Microsoft has released a major update to its Xbox PC app, now available to members of the Xbox Insiders program. The company claims the client boots 60% faster, page loads improve up to 50%, and in‑app windows open 65% quicker, though actual speeds depend on hardware and connection. The redesign adds streamlined navigation, refreshed filters, new game‑organising options, and integrates social features directly into the main menu. Search has been overhauled, game cards and animations receive a cleaner look, and light and dark themes are introduced. A broader cloud‑gaming rollout will reach more browsers, smart TVs and VR headsets. CEO Asha Sharma called the changes “a meaningful improvement” but warned that “plenty more to do.” and will continue evolving for

💡 Why It Matters

  • · Faster access and integrated social tools aim to keep Xbox users on Microsoft’s platform amid growing cross‑play expectations.