This Sunday at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, fans will get a sneak peek at the amazing games coming to Xbox, PC, and the cloud. As we prepare to learn more about these titles, Xbox also wants to share updates and news on how you can play them. It’s another step in Xbox’s mission to bring the excitement of video games to the 3 billion gamers worldwide.
After the recent 20th anniversary Xbox, it’s important that you know what you can expect from the Xbox team. Including your devices and services, while creating a platform for Next 20 years of gaming ahead. Today they share what they are working on to make Xbox an ecosystem capable of providing the best experience to its players. Being able to enjoy the best titles, whatever the genre. On console, PC and cloudincluding new titles from Xbox Game Studios that will be available on Xbox Game Pass from launch day.
From Xbox, they are working on:
- Integrate the Xbox app on Samsung 2022 smart TVs.
- Expand Xbox Cloud Gaming to more countries. From today it is available in Argentina and New Zealand.
- Bring new gaming experiences to Microsoft Edge and Windows 11.
- Post updates for Xbox Game Pass members.
- Introduce more options to express yourself through Xbox Design Lab.
as you see it Phil Spencergeneral manager of Microsoft Gaming, “We’re building a platform that can reach billions of gamers, whether on console, PC, or streaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming, where gamers can find the content they want to play on any device.”
“We’re bringing the Xbox app to 2022 Samsung Smart TVs”
Today we announced a partnership with Samsung to bring the Xbox app to its 2022 smart TVs, enabling console-free cloud gaming.
- That means hundreds of games from our Game Pass Ultimate library, plus Fortnitewhich does not require a subscription.
- Playing Xbox games on Samsung 2022 smart TVs will be a smooth experience. Something similar to using any other streaming app on your TV.
- It will be very simple. Starting June 30, access the Xbox app from Samsung Gaming Hub or Media Hub, sign in with your Microsoft account, and connect your favorite Bluetooth controller.
- If you’re a Game Pass Ultimate member, you’ll get access to tons of great cloud games. Or you can also play Fortnite without the need for a subscription.
Microsoft adds new experiences for gamers in Microsoft Edge and Windows 11
We continue to work at Microsoft to deliver a great gaming experience. This work continues with new updates for Windows 11:
- Optimizations for windowed games they are currently being tested in the Windows Insider Program. They’re designed to dramatically improve latency, as well as enable other great features including Auto HDR and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).
- A new color grading app for HDR will allow gamers to improve the color accuracy and uniformity of their HDR displays.
- The Game Pass widget will allow players to browse and discover games on the service, as well as return to their recently played titles.
- The control bar includes a list of the latest games and shortcuts to the most popular launchers, including the Xbox app. The Control Bar allows gamers to resume their games or even access Xbox Cloud Gaming without the need for a mouse and keyboard. This is something users of the Windows Insider Program are already testing as well.
We’re also excited to share how Microsoft Edge is evolving to meet the needs of gamers, helping to bring gaming to everyone, everywhere. soon they will arrive exclusive new game features
- A new personalized gaming homepage that includes news, game guides, live streams, game highlights, tournaments, recently released and upcoming games, and the Xbox Cloud Gaming library, including easy access to recently played games, as well as related content.
- The built-in Clarity Boost makes cloud games look crisper when played through the Microsoft Edge browser on Windows.
- Microsoft Edge’s new games menu provides easy access to free and popular games like Microsoft Solitaire, Atari Asteroids, Microsoft Jewel and the exclusive Microsoft Edge Surf game, while helping players discover new ones.
- Efficiency mode helps improve the performance of games on Windows 10 and 11. Keep games running quickly and smoothly by automatically reducing browser resource usage when launching a PC game.
Get the most out of your Xbox Game Pass membership
We’re excited to share that later this year we plan to allow Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play select games they already own from the cloud. Or also to those who purchased outside of the Xbox Game Pass library.
We’ll also share early details for Project Moorcroft, a program that gives Xbox Game Pass members the ability to play and check out new demos of future releases.
- The program will begin to roll out over the next year. It will initially focus on giving indie developers around the world more opportunities to build buzz for their games.
- Participating developers will be able to see the performance of their demos and receive compensation for it. This will allow them to bring their creativity to Xbox and reach new audiences through Game Pass.
More options to express yourself with Xbox Design Lab
The Xbox Design Lab gives gamers around the world the opportunity to express their personality. Moreover, it opens up billions of possible combinations. Today, we’ve expanded that audience, along with the range of customization and color options.
- This includes new pastel colors: Soft Pink, Soft Orange, Soft Green and Soft Purple. As well as new Camo Top shells with matching side covers: Mineral Camo, Arctic Camo, Forest Camo, Sandglow Camo and Blaze Camo.
- Xbox Design Lab will also launch in 11 new countries. They will include Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Norway, Slovakia, Switzerland, as well as Taiwan, where it will arrive later this summer.
The changes and improvements to the Xbox experience we announced today are part of Xbox’s mission to bring the excitement of gaming to everyone on the planet. This is undoubtedly a big goal, with multiple milestones to be achieved in the years to come. Games evolve every day, but we believe that empowering and connecting the people who make these games with the people who play them is an ongoing and rewarding goal.
For more information, please visit the publication on XboxWire. If you want to hear more about the amazing games coming to Xbox and PC, we encourage you to join us on Sunday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. CEST for the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase.
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