Xbox September Update: ROG Xbox Ally, Gaming Copilot, Aggregated Library, and More

Gaming Copilot – Rolling Out on PC and Coming Soon to Mobile

We’re thrilled to share that Gaming Copilot (Beta), your private gaming sidekick, has formally began increasing to Game Bar on Windows PC and is coming subsequent month to the Xbox cell app. Gaming is without doubt one of the solely types of leisure the place you may get caught, and Gaming Copilot is designed to assist get you previous these obstacles so you may get to the enjoyable sooner and spend extra time taking part in the video games you’re keen on.

Thanks to early suggestions from Xbox Insiders and cell gamers, we’ve launched new capabilities like deeper in-game help, the power to push-to-talk to simply invoke Copilot Voice, and smarter recognition of what’s occurring in your display. Whether you’re caught on a boss battle or searching for your subsequent favourite sport, Gaming Copilot is able to assist with suggestions and insights while you need it.

To get began, ensure you have the Xbox PC app put in, press Windows + G, and launch Gaming Copilot from Game Bar. Learn extra and get ideas for getting began right here.

Seamlessly Access Your Gaming Library, Apps, and Play History in One Place

Now all of your apps and video games are simpler to search out than ever below My Library. With My apps, now you can entry your go-to third-party apps, resembling browsers, storefronts, and gaming utilities, proper from the Xbox PC app. No extra digging round – all the pieces’s in a single place. Sort, scroll, and select which apps you wish to discover and obtain on your house display.

Additionally, carry all the pieces along with an aggregated gaming library below My video games. This collected gaming library pulls your video games from Xbox, Game Pass, and your put in video games from main PC storefronts collectively. Now it’s simpler to view and launch put in video games from the commonest gaming apps straight from My Library.

Available now on Windows 11 PCs and handhelds, My apps and My video games are constructed to help the brand new collective gaming library. That means sooner entry, smoother launches, and fewer time clicking round.

Players also can now see all their cloud-playable video games and sport play historical past throughout gadgets. On console, try the Play historical past tile on the Home web page, and on the Xbox PC app, you will discover your Play historical past tile within the Jump again in part of Home in addition to the Play historical past tab in My Library.

To be taught extra, try our earlier announcement describing these options. [Back to top]

PC Gaming Updates

Game Bar – Social Widgets and Visual Updates

We’ve wrapped up visible updates for Social widgets, and the result’s a cleaner, extra cohesive look throughout each Compact Mode and Desktop Mode. But it’s not nearly appears to be like, we’ve additionally made controller navigation smoother and extra intuitive. Whether you’re chatting or checking exercise, it’s now simpler to get round with a controller. All of this provides as much as a extra polished, extra satisfying in-game overlay expertise and higher usability.

Network Quality Indicator Update

We’ve added a useful new function to the Xbox PC app: a Network Quality Indicator (NQI) device. Designed to assist gamers higher perceive their community circumstances, NQI gives clear steerage to troubleshoot the commonest in-stream community points that may mess together with your cloud gaming expertise. Since most audio/video points come right down to connection issues, this could make it simpler to determine what’s occurring.

You can flip the community warning icons on or off by heading to your profile pic > Settings > Cloud Gaming > Network Quality Indicator earlier than you begin streaming. If you wish to change them whereas streaming, ​it’s also possible to allow this function by Game Bar when taking part in a cloud sport. Press Win+G, go to the Xbox Cloud Gaming widget, after which choose Settings > Enable Network high quality indicator. Get troubleshooting tips here.

Smarter Game Save Syncing Starts Today

We’re rolling out new options within the Xbox PC app to assist gamers when sport saves get left behind on one other system, particularly in offline eventualities. Now, when there’s a save that has not been synced from a earlier session, on the following system you play on you’ll see a progress bar, system identify, timestamp, and extra particulars that can assist you perceive what’s occurring. We’ve additionally added insights into the place the sync is coming from, the way it’s progressing, and what to do if one thing will get caught. You’ll now know when to attend, when to behave, and learn how to get again to your well-earned progress extra simply. [Back to top]

Rewards with Xbox

Revamped Rewards Hub – Level Up Your Rewards Experience on PC

The Rewards hub on PC is getting a significant refresh, and it’s trying sharp. Whether you’re monitoring progress, redeeming factors, or simply exploring new methods to play, the up to date expertise is constructed to be smoother and extra intuitive throughout all display sizes, together with handhelds. The new design adapts fantastically to all display sizes, so you may preserve incomes wherever you’re taking part in.

We’re additionally rolling out a brand new Goal Card that can assist you set and monitor your progress towards massive rewards. And with the brand new Microsoft Rewards Level view, you’ll all the time know the place you stand and what’s subsequent.

Ready to discover the brand new Rewards hub? Open the Xbox PC app or Windows handheld and take a look at the up to date expertise. Just play video games and declare your factors. Then begin setting targets, monitoring progress, and redeem your factors for actual rewards.

1. Open the Xbox app in your Windows PC or handheld.
2. Go to your Profile on the prime left and choose My Rewards to open the hub.
3. Play your favourite video games and be sure that to say your factors so as to add them to your stability.
4. Set a aim on the Goal Card, examine your degree, and discover quests.
5. Spend your factors on Xbox Gift Cards, in-game objects, sweepstakes, donations, and extra!

Redeem Rewards on the Xbox Mobile App

You can now redeem Rewards factors straight on the Xbox cell app. That means you may seize reward playing cards and put them towards sport purchases – all with out leaving the app. Simple, quick, and proper the place you’re already taking part in.

Here’s learn how to do it:

1. Open the Xbox app
2. Tap your profile icon (prime left)
3. Head to Rewards and faucet “Get rewarded”
4. Tap Redeem on the merchandise you need, affirm, and also you’re finished!

Simple, quick, and constructed for wherever you play.

Xbox Console Updates

Offer Wallet – Now Available on Web and Xbox Consoles

Providing a unified digital pockets answer for Xbox gamers to find, redeem and handle promotional gives and credit, Offer Wallet is now accessible on each net and console platforms. Directly linked to your Xbox profile and powered by Xbox Purchase’s safe backend, now you can simply discover and declare nice gives. No extra monitoring and coming into 5×5 token codes manually – now you can handle gives straight in your console or the net by a single, seamless expertise.

By accessing your Xbox profile, you’ll see an “Offers and Credits” possibility the place you will discover promotional reward playing cards, nice sport offers, and well timed gives, multi function place. We’ll be recurrently rolling out new gives and increasing present ones to extra Xbox gamers in additional places, resembling trials, in-game rewards, and vacation sport drops. [Back to top]

In Case You Missed It

This Is An Xbox That Goes Vroom

We’re all the time searching for new methods to fulfill gamers the place they’re. Thanks to our collaboration with LG Electronics, we’re increasing Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) into an entire new area: choose internet-connected automobiles. That means extra selection, extra flexibility, and extra methods to play – even on the go.

Coming quickly, you’ll be capable of stream your favourite video games in choose automobiles supporting LG’s Automotive Content Platform (ACP). Connect a suitable Bluetooth controller, guarantee your car has dependable web connection, launch the Xbox app out of your in-vehicle infotainment system, log in to your Game Pass subscription, and begin taking part in. It’s a contemporary solution to carry the Xbox expertise into extra locations gamers love, whether or not you’re ready on your automobile to cost or are entertaining passengers within the again seat. Check out the announcement article to be taught extra.

Xbox Accessories – Xbox Wireless Controller Breaker Special Edition Series

Meet the Breaker collection – three daring new controllers, one massive launch. We’ve launched a contemporary lineup of particular version controllers: Heart Breaker, Ice Breaker, and Storm Breaker.

For the primary time ever, we’re launching three distinct designs without delay, every bursting with its personal distinctive character and standout options, from slick metallic finishes to frosted translucent components. It’s all about giving gamers extra selection from day one. All three Breaker collection controllers can be found right now. Visit xbox.com for extra data.

Xbox Accessories – Celebrate Ten Years of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Become a monster slayer with The Witcher 3 tenth Anniversary particular version controller – accessible whereas provides final. Celebrate ten years of The Witcher with a design that honors Geralt’s legacy and the world that formed him. Inspired by the twin blades of the White Wolf and the traditional Glagolitic script woven by Slavic folklore, this new look brings iconic components, such because the wolf medallion, pink claw marks, and steel-silver distinction, into your gameplay.

Whether you’re returning to the Continent or stepping onto the Path for the primary time, that is your second to reconnect with certainly one of gaming’s most beloved darkish fantasy sagas. The School of the Wolf awaits. Now accessible on console, PC, and cloud. Learn more here.

Xbox Accessories – Ninja Gaiden 4 Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Where shadows fall, legends rise. Take on a cutting-edge journey with Xbox Design Lab and Ninja Gaiden 4. Showcase iconic components like Ryu Hayabusa’s legendary red-handled Dragon Sword and Yakumo’s Oni masks and blue katana, all framed by the official Ninja Gaiden 4 prime case and aspect cap design.

Make it yours with limitless customization. Use the Xbox Accessories app to tailor each element, from unique button mapping to the colour of your Xbox button gentle. Choose from curated button kinds that match your Ninja Gaiden 4 theme, and elevate your setup with premium upgrades like metallic triggers, rubberized grips, and engraved battery doorways.

This controller isn’t only a tribute, it’s a device constructed for efficiency, personalization, and play-anywhere versatility. Seamlessly swap between console, PC, and cell.

Check out the controllers here.

Xbox Consoles – Dynamic Backgrounds

Get prepared for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta with this new Vault Edition dynamic background for Xbox Series X|S consoles. Duckside additionally launched a brand new dynamic background for Xbox Series X|S consoles so gamers can have a good time this new sport. [Back to top]

Game Additions

Xbox Play Anywhere – Buy as soon as, play wherever

Over 1,000 video games now help Xbox Play Anywhere, making it simpler than ever to modify between PC, console, and supported handhelds, at no additional price to you. Your progress travels with you, together with saves, add-ons, and achievements. Just sign up together with your Xbox account on any system and decide up proper the place you left off.

These are the video games added to the Xbox Play Anywhere assortment in August:

• Acres
• Astral Takers
• Captain Bones
• Carnival Survivors The Parade
• Color Water Sort
• Compass of Destiny: Istanbul
• CritterGarden
• CybeRage
• Discounty
• Faraway Train
• Gang Blast
• Gears of War: Reloaded
• Golden Knight
• Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek
• Herdling
• Heretic + Hexen
• Kill The Brickman
• Knowledge, or know Lady
• Learning Factory
• Lost Twins 2
• Maze: Path of Light
• Metavoidal
• Mind Over Magnet
• Mini Words
• Mirage: Ignis Fatuus
• Pet Show
• Pets Hidden In The Office
• Pocket Mini Golf 2

• Pocket Rockets
• Relic Hunters Legend
• Sengoku Dynasty
• Silver Screen Story
• SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia In Europe
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown
• Triangle Strategy
• Top Driver
• Viewfinder
• We Don’t Cry: Zombie Survival

Check out the full list of available games that gamers can take pleasure in wherever.

Stream your personal sport – Over 600+ video games

We’re persevering with to develop the Stream your own game collection in Xbox Cloud Gaming Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream from a library of 600+ video games they personal, throughout supported gadgets. That consists of titles like Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy and Borderlands 4.

More video games, extra flexibility, and extra methods to play – wherever chances are you’ll be.

Recently added:

• Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
• Borderlands 4
• Dying Light: The Beast
• Helldivers 2
• Hell is Us
• Kingdom Hearts III
• Kingdom Hearts – HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX –
• Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
• LEGO Voyagers
• Metal Eden
• NBA 2K26
• Railroads Online
• Silent Hill f
• Snooker Blitz
• Vampire Hunters
• …and plenty of extra!

Coming quickly:

• Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
• LEGO Party!
• Survive on Raft
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
• Wreckfest 2
• …and plenty of extra!

Check out the complete record of cloud-playable video games accessible to stream on supported gadgets here. For extra data, be taught extra right here.

More video games added to Retro Classics

Great video games deserve to stay round, and we’re ensuring they do. Xbox and Antstream Arcade are bringing retro favorites to trendy gadgets with Retro Classics accessible on Game Pass, so gamers can preserve having fun with the classics. With over 1 million gamers already diving into Retro Classics, right here’s a have a look at the titles which were just lately added to Retro Classics.

• Space Quest 1
• Space Quest 3
• Dragonfire
• Quick Step

Game Pass members can be a part of weekly tournaments, tackle group challenges and revel in a rising library of Activision and Blizzard video games with the Retro Classics assortment set to develop to extra than100 titles over time. Click here for more information on Retro Classics.

Xbox provides mouse and keyboard and contact controls for extra video games

Xbox helps using wired USB mice and keyboards for navigation in choose video games and apps, and for getting round on Xbox and Windows gadgets.

In addition, for Xbox gamers having fun with video games on their cell gadgets, Xbox contact controls can be found for choose video games, permitting you to expertise a unique solution to play – by contact and with out a controller. Some video games render their very own controls in-game or provide customized management overlays, offering a extra tailor-made expertise for every sport’s distinctive gameplay. Learn extra about how one can arrange and tailor your sport’s contact controls here.

Here are the newest titles added this month:

Mouse and keyboard:

• 3C: Sand Puzzle
• Abiotic Factor
• Amaze!
• Atomic Heart
• Black Myth: WuKong
• Black Pieces Move First
• DJMax Respect V
• Escape 2088
• Evil Genius 2 World Domination
• Eville
• Floppy Knights
• Hamster on Rails
• Heretic + Hexen
• Gungrave G.O.R.E.
• Immortality
• Loot River
• Moonlighter
• Moonscars
• Never Awake
• Norco
• Operencia: The Stolen Sun
• Repentant
• Ruku’ Heart Balloon
• Scorn
• Shredders
• Sky Revolver
• Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
• Spacelines from the Far Out
• Spirit of the North
• Spot Challenge Vol. 3
• Spot Challenge Vol. 4
• Terror Mansion
• The Oregon Trail

Touch:

• Brotato
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard

For help on establishing gadgets, see here for extra particulars. [Back to top]

Help Shape the Future of Xbox

Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and the newest and best Xbox information. For help associated to Xbox updates, go to the official Xbox Support site.

We love listening to from the group, whether or not it’s a brand new function concept or suggestions on one thing we will enhance upon. Xbox is all the time evolving, and your enter helps form what’s subsequent. If you’d like to assist create the way forward for Xbox and get early entry to new options, be a part of the Xbox Insider Program right now by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One or Windows PC. [Back to top]

Happy gaming!