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Microsoft Launches Xbox PC App on Arm Windows 11, Enabling Local Play for Most Game Pass Titles

Prism now adds AVX/AVX2 with anti‑cheat support to translate x86 games for Arm hardware.

Overview

  • The Xbox app is now live on all Arm‑based Windows 11 PCs, allowing users to purchase, download, and stream PC games in one place.
  • Microsoft says more than 85% of the Xbox Game Pass catalog runs on Arm devices today and it is working with developers to expand support.
  • Early hands‑on tests report crashes and audio or graphical glitches in some titles, indicating practical compatibility is improving but uneven.
  • Windows on Arm supports anti‑cheat solutions such as Epic’s Easy Anti‑Cheat, opening access to a broader set of online multiplayer games.
  • Xbox Cloud Gaming remains an option for unsupported titles, with the Xbox app slated to reach select Hisense and V homeOS smart TVs in 2026.