Microsoft Removes Xbox UI Image Featuring Potential Steam Integration

The briefly published image, likely a mockup, hints at Microsoft's ongoing efforts to unify gaming platforms through cross-store compatibility.

Microsoft briefly posted and then removed an image of a new Xbox UI showing a Steam tab, sparking speculation about potential integration of Steam games into the Xbox ecosystem.
The image, which appeared in an official blog post, is believed to be an internal mockup and not a finalized design, with some elements suggesting early development.
Sources suggest Microsoft is working on an Xbox app update to display all PC games, including those from Steam and Epic Games Store, though the feature is not guaranteed to launch.
The leaked image aligns with Microsoft's broader strategy to create a universal storefront uniting consoles, Windows, and mobile platforms for seamless cross-platform gaming.
Microsoft is also collaborating with ASUS on a gaming handheld, codenamed Project Kennan, as part of its vision for an interconnected, platform-agnostic gaming future.