The Xbox PC app is getting a speed boost

The updated app, rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, launches up to 60 percent faster.

By Will Shanklin Nov. 5, 2026 2:52 pm EST Xbox Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

The Xbox app for PC is about to get a little faster. Microsoft updated the app for Xbox Insiders on Thursday with performance and navigation improvements, presumably ahead of a full release.

The company says the Xbox PC app now launches up to 60 percent faster in the update, so you can dive into your games with less of a wait. Home, Store and Game Pass pages each load up to 50 percent faster, and windows inside the app open up to 65 percent faster. This is all based on Microsoft's internal testing, so your experience may vary.