The Xbox PC app will have custom game folders
When you download a game using the Xbox PC app, the files will go to a folder specified by the app, and there’s no way of changing it. This is a bummer because most gamers like to keep their game files compartmentalized. This helps with organization when they’ve collected a bunch of games. Also, gamers will usually want to move their files to different forms of storage. Say, they’re upgrading their storage device or they want to offload games into another drive to save space. Well, the app is going to allow people to save their game files to whichever folder they want. This makes it a lot easier to pick and choose which games will go on an external drive and which ones stay on the computer. It will also help those who are obsessed with organization. According to Jason Beaumont, after this change, users will find that their games will actually download quicker. He didn’t explain how this works, however.
The next big feature is support for mods
Mods have been a touchy subject among the video game industry with varying degrees of acceptance from companies. At this point, there’s a thriving modding community with thousands of modders adding in their own content and creative flair to their favorite games. The Xbox PC app will make it easier to install and manage mods. You will have direct access to your game files. This means that you will be able to move mod files right into your game folder to install the mods.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will see their Cloud-enabled games
This next change will only affect top-tier Xbox Game PassUltimate members. When you open up the Xbox PC app, you will instantly see the button marked “Cloud Gaming.” This will open up a sub-menu that will have all of your Cloud-enabled games.
Experience features early with the Xbox Insiders program
If you want to test out new features, you should sign up for the Xbox Insiders program. You’ll be able to try out these latest features and ones in the future. As with any beta program, you’ll be tasked with the duty of providing feedback on the new features.
