Xbox app now lets Windows Insiders launch games from Steam, Epic, and more

Something to look forward to: Xbox Insiders can now test a new feature that enables launching games from different storefronts directly in the Xbox PC app. The functionality first leaked in March and is slated to roll out alongside the ROG Ally X handhelds later this year, allowing users to start games with a controller and bypass the traditional Windows desktop entirely.

Juggling games across Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG, the Xbox app, and other clients has long frustrated users. Some launchers, like GOG Galaxy, have tried to solve the problem by syncing accounts across services. However, the only workaround with anything close to broad acceptance is manually adding shortcuts to Steam.

With the new Xbox app feature, newly installed games from supported launchers will automatically appear under "My Library" and "Most Recent." Users can disable this by going to Settings > Library & Extensions and selecting "Hide" for ...