Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Xbox App Update Brings Local Game Downloads to Windows on Arm
Microsoft is making it easier to play games on computers that use a special kind of processor called Arm.
If you have a computer like the Surface Pro 12, you can now download games directly from the Xbox app, rather than just playing them over the internet.
This means games should run faster and you can even play them when you don't have internet.
Microsoft is also working to make more games available for these computers.
Xbox app for Windows on Arm is gaining support for local game downloads.
This update allows direct installation of ARM64-compatible games from PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Previously, Arm-powered PCs were limited to cloud gaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Microsoft is working to bring more games to Arm-based Windows 11 PCs.
Local downloads promise better responsiveness and offline play for gamers.
- Who
- Microsoft is updating the Xbox app.
- What
- Xbox app on Windows on Arm will support local game downloads.
- When
- The update is currently in testing for Windows Insiders and will be available in coming months.
- Where
- Arm-powered Windows devices like the Surface Pro 12.
- Why
- To enable local game downloads, provide better responsiveness, reduce latency, and enable offline play.
- App
- Xbox
- Devices
- Windows on Arm PCs
- Functionality
- Local game downloads
- Game Pass
- PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- Benefits
- Better responsiveness, offline play