Microsoft’s Xbox Play Anywhere program has been gaining more attention lately, especially after fans compiled a master list of supported games.
This renewed focus has been highlighted in a recent blog post celebrating ID@Xbox’s success, where Microsoft revealed that indie developers have now been paid out $5 billion through the program.
In this blog post, Microsoft once again emphasized its commitment to Xbox Play Anywhere, stating that the company is “focused on helping independent teams enable Xbox Play Anywhere to reach more players.” The service, which allows users to purchase a game once and play it across both Xbox and PC, now boasts over 1,000 supported titles.
This comes at an especially interesting time for Microsoft. After years of XPA operating quietly in the background, the company is now making a much bigger deal about it.
Reports suggest that Microsoft is working on an Xbox-branded handheld device set to release later this year, and if such a device does materialize, Xbox Play Anywhere would be a perfect fit for a PC-based portable gaming experience.
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While Microsoft has yet to officially confirm any details about a handheld, one thing is clear—the company is pushing Xbox Play Anywhere harder than ever.
The blog post even highlighted some of the major upcoming titles taking advantage of the program, including a playful mention of Hollow Knight: Silksong, alongside other notable releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and FBC: Firebreak.
“No matter where people choose to play, we’re working with developers to make the most of the features unique to that device or screen.
Looking ahead, our lineup is incredible with upcoming games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak to play across the whole Xbox universe… and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!”
With Microsoft’s growing emphasis on cross-platform gaming, the future of Xbox Play Anywhere looks more promising than ever, setting the stage for more seamless gaming experiences across console, PC, and potentially, handheld devices.
