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7mo ago

Microsoft to Sell Xbox Games Directly on Android App After Court Ruling

A U.S. court decision requires Google to allow third-party billing, enabling Microsoft to offer Xbox games through its app starting November.

CHIBA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 26: The Xbox logo is seen during the Tokyo Game Show 2024 at Makuhari Messe on September 26, 2024 in Chiba, Japan. The gaming exhibition is one of the world's largest and will be held through September 29th. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Microsoft will enable Android users to purchase and play Xbox games directly from the Xbox App starting in November 2024.
  • This change follows a U.S. court ruling mandating Google to open its Play Store to alternative billing systems and third-party app stores.
  • The ruling stems from Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit against Google, which found Google's Play Store policies anti-competitive.
  • Microsoft aims to leverage this ruling to expand its mobile gaming presence without paying revenue cuts to Google.
  • Google plans to appeal the decision, which currently applies to the U.S. and is set to last for three years.