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2w ago

Xbox App Preview Enables Local Game Downloads on Windows on Arm

Insiders can now install ARM64 Game Pass titles locally with Microsoft planning additional features to expand the playable catalog.

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This is the type of error you'll see on a lot of games on Arm currently.

Overview

  • A Windows Insider preview of the Xbox app lets Arm-based Windows 11 PCs download and install ARM64-compatible games instead of relying solely on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
  • Select ARM64 titles from PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be available for local play on Qualcomm-powered Arm devices for the first time.
  • Microsoft says Windows and Xbox engineering teams are collaborating on new OS and app features to broaden compatibility across the full Game Pass and Microsoft Store catalog in the coming months.
  • Despite Windows 11 24H2’s improved x86 emulation layer, performance hiccups and non-Arm-native anti-cheat services continue to block many games from running reliably.
  • Growing demand from new Arm-centric chips like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X/G family and potential Nvidia Arm processors underscores the need for stronger local gaming support.