Here’s What’s Included In The Xbox October 2025 Update

“We continue our quest to add improved innovation…”

The Xbox October 2025 update has just been highlighted by the folks over at Team Xbox, with ROG Xbox Ally, the Handheld Compatibility Program and fresh PC and Console updates making up the full list of new features.

We’re going to gather up everything included in the Xbox October 2025 update down below – some of which you may have already heard about over the course of the month, while some of this may be brand-new to you.

Here’s a short overview of the Xbox October 2025 update, with more details available at Xbox Wire:

ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X – Available Now

“Experience seamless PC gaming on the go with the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Whether you’re all-in on performance or just want to jump into the action, the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds have you covered. The ROG Xbox Ally delivers a smooth PC gaming experience for casual players and enthusiasts alike, while ROG Xbox Ally X is built for those who demand top-tier performance. On both devices, you can get help, insights, and recommendations from Gaming Copilot with the press of a button. These handhelds deliver everything you need to play your way – grab yours now!”

Handheld Compatibility Program – Helping Players Play Smarter

“We’ve introduced the new Handheld Compatibility Program to make it easier for you to identify which games are optimized for handheld play. This update is now visible on product detail pages across all Windows devices and featured in the handheld compatible channel on Home on supported Windows handhelds. To support informed choices, a compatibility notification will appear before installation or purchase if a game is not currently Handheld Optimized, helping you understand how a game will play on handheld.”

PC Gaming Updates
Faster Downloads, Sharper Experience

“We’ve rolled out updates to the Xbox PC app that improve download speeds so you can jump into your games faster. These changes are available now. We’ve made improvements to the download tool, allowing the app to better optimize your PC’s internet connection. That means fewer slowdowns and smarter bandwidth usage, especially on high-speed networks. This is part of our ongoing commitment to making Xbox on PC faster, more responsive, and tuned to player feedback. We’ll continue listening to feedback and monitoring performance as the rollout expands.”

Xbox Console Updates
Official Clubs and Game Pass Benefits Update

“Stay plugged into publisher updates and unlock more value with Game Pass. Game Hubs now include two new modules designed to keep you informed and engaged. The first provides the latest news from Official Clubs (where available), while the second highlights any Game Pass in-game benefits tied to the title. These updates have started to roll out and will soon appear alongside existing modules like Your game stats and Available add-ons, making it easier than ever for you to discover what’s new and take advantage of what’s included.”

In addition to all of this, Microsoft is also highlighting new additions to Dynamic Backgrounds and Retro Classics (both of which we’ve already covered) – alongside new games for Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Stream Your Own Game and the Mouse and Keyboard libraries. The Xbox Wire link down below has all the details!

Interested in these new Xbox features? Tell us down in the comments section below.

[source news.xbox.com]

Ben is a News Writer at Pure Xbox, and is a fan of action, racing and straight-up shootin’ in any Xbox game he can get his hands on. When he’s not clutching an Xbox controller like his life depends on it, Ben spends his time listening to music that’s far too old for him, watching football on the telly and probably eating somewhere.

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