Steam in the Xbox ecosystem, but not everyone: Microsoft begins testing integration of third-party services

By: Anton Kratiuk | 23.06.2025, 22:49
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Microsoft has taken another major step in integrating third-party services into the Xbox ecosystem.

Here's What We Know

The Xbox Insider Hub app has begun testing a unified library that includes the Steam and Battle net catalogues. Thus, the Xbox app becomes a single launcher for launching all games regardless of where they are purchased.

During the week, members of the Xbox Insider Hub will have the opportunity to participate in testing the new features.

Recall, Media: Microsoft is in talks with Valve to launch Steam on Xbox consoles, the next-generation Xbox console will be open to Steam, Battle net, EGS and other digital services, and the first such experience of Microsoft will be the release of portable consoles ROG Xbox Ally, which will also receive integration with third-party libraries.

Source: The Verge