Soon You Can Buy Xbox Games Right On Android Through The Xbox App!

Get Ready for Xbox's Android App Launch! An Xbox mobile store is on the horizon, and it's arriving sooner than you think – potentially as early as next month!

The Inside Scoop

An official announcement on X (formerly Twitter) from Xbox president Sarah Bond confirms the arrival of a new Xbox Android app in November. This app will allow Android users to purchase and play games directly through the app. This development is directly linked to the recent court ruling in Google's antitrust case with Epic Games. This ruling mandates Google Play Store to offer greater choice and flexibility to developers, opening the door for alternative app stores.

The Ruling's Impact

The key legal battle involves Google's four-year antitrust fight with Epic Games. The court's decision requires Google to provide third-party app stores with complete access to its app catalog for three years (November 1st, 2024 to November 1st, 2027), unless individual developers opt out.

Why This New Xbox App Matters

While an existing Xbox app allows Android users to download games to their Xbox consoles and stream via Game Pass Ultimate, the November update introduces the crucial ability to directly purchase games within the app itself.

More details will emerge in November. For further information, check out this CNBC article. Until then, be sure to check out our coverage of Solo Leveling: Arise's Autumn Update.