Microsoft rolls out faster Xbox PC app to Insiders

Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Xbox PC app to Xbox Insiders, with faster loading and changes to navigation, game discovery and social features. The company has not announced when the updated app will become available to all users. Microsoft says the app launches up to 60% faster than its current version. Its Home, Store and Game Pass pages load up to 50% faster, while in-app windows open up to 65% faster. The figures are based on Microsoft’s internal testing and have not been independently benchmarked in the reported material. The redesign also changes the game library, with improved organization and filters intended to help players find and manage titles. Microsoft is updating search to cover games, installed titles, add-ons and other users. Friends lists, chats and Xbox parties are also being made easier to access, alongside refreshed game cards, settings menus and animations. The update is available for testing through the Xbox Insider program. Microsoft has not provided a date for a broader release, so the changes remain limited to participating testers for now. The PC app update is part of wider changes to Xbox experiences across devices. Microsoft is expanding a...