More than 1,000 developers have started integrating the Xbox Play Anywhere (XPA) feature into their video games, a significant advancement in the industry that allows players to enjoy their titles on multiple platforms without additional costs. This innovative system enables those who purchase games in Windows or Xbox stores to access them from Windows 10/11 PC, Xbox consoles, and compatible mobile devices. One of the most appreciated features of XPA is the synchronization of player progression, ensuring a smooth and continuous gaming experience regardless of the device used.
During the recent Game Developers Conference, representatives from various teams shared their motivations for adopting this functionality. At the ID@Xbox Showcase event, Sharlin Shodhan, director of Detective Dotson, explained the importance of visibility in such a competitive market. “Making a game is hard enough, but selling a game in 2025 is extremely difficult. This provides all of us with the surfaces that Xbox and Microsoft have as a common entry point to sell our game,” she stated.
The growing adoption of XPA not only represents a step forward in terms of accessibility for users but also highlights the opportunities it provides for developers to reach a broader audience with their titles. This trend underscores a strategy designed to enrich the gaming ecosystem, making it easier to discover new games in an increasingly saturated landscape.
Source: MiMub in Spanish