Xbox could be working on a new cross-platform feature

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Summary

  • Xbox plans to offer a cross-platform Xbox Guide to standardize user interfaces for multiple devices.
  • PlayStation 5 outsells Xbox Series X/S 3:1, but Xbox Game Pass continues to grow.
  • Project Rainway aims to improve Xbox's cross-platform capabilities.



A new report suggests so Xbox could work to further expand its cross-platform efforts by implementing standardized user interfaces that can be used across multiple devices. Microsoft has emphasized making the Xbox platform more accessible, and it seems that this is one of the steps the video game giant is taking to achieve its goal.

It's been almost four years since the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 launched, and PlayStation seems to be dominating this generation by a significant margin. A recent report reveals that the PlayStation 5 is outselling the Xbox Series X/S by a ratio of 3:1. While this may seem like a huge setback for Xbox, Microsoft has continued to expand into other fronts. Xbox Game Pass adds some interesting games from time to time and is witnessing a steady growth. Xbox Game Pass isn't where Microsoft's offerings stop, however, as it's also reportedly working to improve the cross-platform experience.


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In a new report, Windows Central reveals an interesting project currently underway on Xbox. Microsoft is apparently working on a “Cross-Platform Xbox Guide” that will include a set of gaming APIs and UI features. Reportedly codenamed Project Rainway, the feature aims to further expand Xbox's cross-platform offering by providing a consistent experience across platforms. What these platforms will contain has not been revealed.


Xbox aims to standardize features across platforms through Project Rainway

The report further adds that the project was motivated by the various social functions that games enjoy Hearthstone, Diablo IVand World of Warcraft incorporate through Battle.net. Additionally, it should be noted that it could also bring similar improvements Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Xbox cloud save support or Diablo 4 cross progression function. Xbox aims to bring all of these features to its entire catalog, which has the potential to greatly improve the user experience.


While it sounds pretty ambitious and exciting, fans are curious as to what platforms it would expand to. This will most likely not apply to consoles like the PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch, as those platforms are less likely to allow for an invasive Xbox guide menu. However, with Xbox becoming more lenient with its cross-platform restrictions, it shouldn't be extremely surprising to see other platforms follow suit in the near future. For now, it will be interesting to see how Xbox continues to expand its cross-platform efforts.

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