By Sebastian Castellanos
Publication Date: 2026-10-10 10:32:00
Microsoft is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of its XBOX PC app, with a redesigned interface and substantial performance improvements aimed at addressing some of the longstanding complaints surrounding the company’s gaming ecosystem on Windows.
According to a new report from Windows Central, Microsoft is internally testing a rebuilt version of the XBOX PC app, codenamed Garrison. The publication’s Jez Corden managed to get his hands on an early build, sharing a video demonstration highlighting the improvements.
The most immediately noticeable change is reportedly a substantial boost in responsiveness, particularly when navigating large game libraries. Corden, whose XBOX library contains more than 1,400 titles, observed significantly faster loading times compared to the existing application.
While no precise performance benchmarks were provided, the improvements appear promising…
