Microsoft has detailed Xbox’s September replace, which is on the market out now.
On the console facet, this month’s replace introduces the flexibility to pre-download sport updates.
The function lets gamers obtain updates for video games early, in order that when the replace is about to go reside it could actually merely be put in and performed.
It’s presently supported by video games together with Sea of Thieves, Minecraft and Cassette Beasts, and Microsoft stated to “count on many extra titles to assist it quickly”.
On the PC entrance, September’s replace has made Sport Bar Compact Mode accessible for all gamers.
Described by Microsoft as “a brand new mode optimised for smaller screens and Home windows handhelds”, it lets customers “view lately performed video games, entry widespread sport launchers and different gaming utilities, and discover the Widget Retailer, the place you possibly can uncover and handle widget purposes”.
Microsoft has additionally introduced plans to mix the Xbox and Xbox Sport Cross cellular apps, with the replace accessible at the moment for beta members and rolling out quickly for everybody else.
The platform holder revealed the Ghost Cipher Particular Version Xbox Wi-fi Controller on Tuesday, when it additionally launched clear Cipher Collection high circumstances and chromatic D-pad/paddles for Elite Collection 2 controllers by way of Xbox Design Lab.
Microsoft is gearing as much as launch the digital-only Xbox Collection X and two different console variants in October.