Summary
- The Xbox Game Pass mobile app has officially been taken offline.
- As announced in September 2023, Microsoft has folded the Game Pass app’s features and functionality into the primary Xbox mobile app.
- Xbox users must now rely on the main app for browsing the Game Pass catalog, managing their subscriptions, viewing and claiming perks, etc.
The Xbox Game Pass mobile app has officially been shut down, marking the end of its standalone existence. Nearly a year and a half after new downloads of the Xbox Game Pass app were halted, Microsoft has finally pulled it offline.
Back in September 2023, Microsoft revealed that it plans to merge its Xbox mobile apps in September 2023, with the goal of consolidating their features into a single platform. This decision entailed phasing out the dedicated Xbox Game Pass app, which allowed users to browse the Game Pass library, manage their subscriptions, and even pre-install games remotely. Microsoft confirmed that all of these functionalities would be integrated into the main Xbox mobile app, ensuring that Game Pass members could still access the same features in one convenient place.
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With the fate of the Xbox Game Pass mobile app sealed since then, Reddit user firewire_9000 recently spotted a farewell message on its iOS store page that simply said “Adios,” since they’re presumably from a Spanish-speaking region. Now that the closure is complete, Xbox players must rely on the primary Xbox mobile app for all Game Pass-related activities, like catalog browsing, subscription management, and notifications for new game additions. Additionally, Game Pass Ultimate members can still view and claim their exclusive perks within the updated Xbox app.
Some Xbox Users Preferred the Simplicity of the Old Game Pass App
While Microsoft aims to offer mobile users a more centralized experience with this switch-over, it may also be seen as an inconvenience for those who prefer a streamlined, Game Pass-focused app. Some users did complain about having to navigate the broader Xbox app, which includes features unrelated to Game Pass and can therefore feel a bit cluttered. However, other players have adapted well to the new system. The Xbox mobile app continues to support remote installations, which means users can pre-load upcoming Game Pass titles directly to their consoles, just as they could with the old app.
The shutdown of the dedicated Xbox Game Pass app might be a sore point for some, but the service has been firing on all cylinders elsewhere. Nine games have been added to Xbox Game Pass over the course of March, including brand-new release Atomfall and EA’s highly-popular College Football 25. Looking ahead, the coming months should be even more exciting for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, thanks to much-anticipated additions like Doom: The Dark Ages, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, etc.
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