By Isaiah Richard
Publication Date: 2026-11-06 07:15:00
Microsoft is reworking how players open, browse, and launch games on Windows, with a redesign that targets the long waits inside its main gaming app. The same refresh is also making its way to the cloud service, bringing a cleaner look to browsers, TVs, and VR headsets.
Microsoft Upgrades Xbox PC App with Speed Boost
Microsoft announced earlier today that Xbox Insiders can begin testing an updated Xbox PC app, which the company says launches up to 60 percent faster than before. Jason Beaumont, vice president of Xbox experiences, shared the details in a post on Xbox Wire.
Home, Store, and Game Pass pages are said to load up to 50 percent faster, while in-app windows open up to 65 percent faster. Microsoft adds that these figures come from its own testing and may change depending on the device, internet connection, system setup, and how the app is used.
Digital Trends reminds readers that numbers labeled “up to” should be treated as best-case results. It also says speed matters because…
