Xbox Play Anywhere, formerly Live Anywhere, is an ongoing initiative by Microsoft Gaming to bring the cross-platform Xbox network (formerly Xbox Live[1]) service to a wide variety of Microsoft platforms and devices, chiefly the Xbox Series X|S, Windows 11, Xbox One, and Windows 10.
Platforms
Features
- Buy Once, Play Anywhere: Purchase a compatible digital game once and own it on both Xbox and Windows[4]
- Cross-Progression: Game saves and progress sync automatically across devices[4]
- Shared DLC: Downloadable content (DLC) and add-ons are shared between platforms[4]
- Single identity (Gamertag) across all platforms (tied to a Microsoft account)
- Cross-platform chat, with text, voice, and video
- Unified friends list and message system
- Cross-platform multiplayer online gaming, including game invites
See also
External links
References
- Zachary Boddy. Microsoft officially ends 'Xbox Live' brand, changes to 'Xbox network' Windows Central, 2021-03-22, retrieved 2023-05-08^
- Windows Experience Blog. Windows 11 available on October 5 Windows Experience Blog, 2021-08-31, retrieved 2023-05-08^
- Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox. Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X Launch November 10, Starting at $24.99 a Month with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play