- Microsoft is developing a next-generation Xbox PC app currently identified by the code-name 'Garrison.'
- The new version features a refreshed design, a cleaner UI, and significant performance improvements like faster loading times.
- The app is currently in early preview and running alongside the existing client to refine the experience and iron out glitches.
- While a specific release date is unconfirmed, it is expected for Xbox Insiders soon and is already being bundled into some Windows 11 builds.
Windows Central has early access to the new Xbox PC app, and has shared their findings in both an article and video.
Code-named "Garrison," this next-generation version of the Xbox PC app is currently running in early preview alongside the existing client - promising significant performance upgrades and a refreshed design.
Windows Central’s Jez Corden managed to enable the unreleased interface early for an exclusive first look and walkthrough. While it remains in early development with a few expected glitches, the initial hands-on shows faster loading times, a cleaner UI layout, and a much smoother overall experience compared to the current client.
When will the new Xbox PC app release?
It is not clear when this update will be released, but Windows Central suspects that Xbox Insiders on PC can test the new app in the coming weeks. It is already getting bundled into Windows 11 builds at the moment, so Microsoft will probably not wait too long for a full release.
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