Here’s What’s Included In The Xbox September 2024 Update

Lots of cool new features coming to Xbox, PC & mobile

by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 4:25pm

The Xbox September 2024 update has been detailed by Microsoft today, and it includes a bunch of new features coming to console, PC and the Xbox app for mobile. As far as we know, it’s rolling out in the very near future.

Here’s a short overview of the Xbox September 2024 update, with more details available at Xbox Wire:

Game Bar Compact Mode launches for all PC players

“Today, we’re excited to share that all PC players can now enjoy Game Bar Compact Mode on their favorite Windows devices. With Compact Mode enabled, access to widgets and navigation is simplified to ensure you can get to the content you want as easily as possible on smaller screens.”

Additional game management options on PC

Choose what to install: “Now you can view and install all add-ons related to the game that you are installing, regardless of when you acquired them or if they were part of the same bundle.”

Manage everything in one place: “If your installed game has add-ons or additional content, we’ll display it all in one place.”

Xbox mobile app getting new features, Game Pass app being discontinued

“Starting this week, we’re streamlining the mobile app experience by moving features from the separate Xbox Game Pass app into the Xbox app. These updates will be available for Xbox beta members on mobile and will be coming to everyone soon.”

Pre-download your Xbox updates

“No more waiting for game updates to download. Now you can jump in and start playing right when the update goes live. To start using this new option on your console go to My Games & Apps > Manage > Updates where you’ll be able to see all available pre-downloads. This feature is supported by some of your favorite games now, including Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, Cassette Beasts – and expect many more titles to support it soon.”

“With the new update, when a game on your wish list is released, enters the Game Pass library, or becomes available as part of a Free Play Day promotion, you will now receive console notifications.”

Which of these September 2024 Xbox features are you excited for? Let us know in the comments below.

Fraser is the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of Xbox and beyond.

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