{"id":68498,"date":"2025-10-30T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now-handheld-compatibility-program-and-more\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:00:00","slug":"xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now-handheld-compatibility-program-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now-handheld-compatibility-program-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox October Update: ROG Xbox Ally Available Now, Handheld Compatibility Program, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><article id=\"single-213763\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"post-tags__list\"><li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/announcements\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>Announcements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1761836400\">October 30, 2025<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"h2\">Xbox October Update: ROG Xbox Ally Available Now, Handheld Compatibility Program, and More<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\"><ul class=\"post-header__author__list\"><li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\">Dean Shimabukuro, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Services Marketing<\/span><span class=\"post-header__author__position d--block\"><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-header__image\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n\n\t\n\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-wysiwyg\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\">\n\t\t<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--post flex-basis-25\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"column__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card has-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#Heres-Whats-New\">Here\u2019s What\u2019s New<\/a><\/strong>: ROG Xbox Ally handhelds now available and Handheld Compatibility Program<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#PC-Gaming-Updates\">PC Gaming Updates<\/a><\/strong>: Faster download speeds on the Xbox PC app so you jump to your games quicker<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#Xbox-Console-Updates\">Xbox Console Updates<\/a><\/strong>: Game Hubs updated on all consoles<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#In-Case-You-Missed-It\">In Case You Missed It<\/a><\/strong>: The Outer Worlds 2-themed controllers via Xbox Design Labs, and new Dynamic Backgrounds on console for <em>Battlefield 6<\/em>, <em>Keeper<\/em>, <em>The Elder Scrolls Online<\/em>, and <em>The Outer Worlds 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#Game-Additions\">Game Additions<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0 Advanced Shader Delivery for ROG Xbox Ally games, Xbox Play Anywhere, Stream Your Own Game, Retro Classics, Mouse and Keyboard and Touch Controls<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p id=\"contents\">Over the Summer we\u2019ve introduced a wave of new features and devices designed to make gaming more seamless, personalized, and rewarding \u2013 whether you\u2019re at home, on the go, or diving into cloud play. As we move into the Fall, we continue our quest to add improved innovation for our players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First up, the <strong>ROG Xbox Ally<\/strong> and <strong>ROG Xbox Ally X<\/strong>, portable gaming handhelds that deliver premium gaming performance for PC gaming, are now available to purchase. We also launched the <strong>Handheld Compatibility Program<\/strong>, making it easier to identify which games are optimized for handheld play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On PC, we\u2019ve improved <strong>download speeds<\/strong> and optimized bandwidth usage, making it easier to jump into your games faster and with fewer slowdowns. Game Hubs have been updated on Xbox consoles with new modules that surface <strong>Official Club<\/strong> news and <strong>Game Pass benefits<\/strong>, so players can stay plugged into publisher updates and unlock more value from their subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in case you missed it, new <em>The Outer Worlds 2<\/em> controllers are available and Xbox Series X|S consoles have new dynamic backgrounds. Read about these and much more below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Heres-Whats-New\"><strong>Here\u2019s What\u2019s New<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X \u2013 Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/VisID_Main_16x9-TIFA-93ec59507f1f276c9bef.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213785\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/VisID_Main_16x9-TIFA-93ec59507f1f276c9bef-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213785\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience seamless PC gaming on the go with the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Whether you\u2019re all-in on performance or just want to jump into the action, the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds have you covered. The ROG Xbox Ally delivers a smooth PC gaming experience for casual players and enthusiasts alike, while ROG Xbox Ally X is built for those who demand top-tier performance. On both devices, you can get help, insights, and recommendations from Gaming Copilot with the press of a button. These handhelds deliver everything you need to play your way \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/handhelds\/rog-xbox-ally\">grab yours now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>Handheld Compatibility Program \u2013 Helping Players Play Smarter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Wire-Post-Oct-Zoomed-d2959d369e016b3f820b.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213786\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Wire-Post-Oct-Zoomed-d2959d369e016b3f820b-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213786\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve introduced the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/handhelds\/handheld-compatibility\">Handheld Compatibility Program<\/a> to make it easier for you to identify which games are optimized for handheld play. This update is now visible on product detail pages across all Windows devices and featured in the handheld compatible channel on Home on supported Windows handhelds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support informed choices, a compatibility notification will appear before installation or purchase if a game is not currently Handheld Optimized, helping you understand how a game will play on handheld. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"PC-Gaming-Updates\"><strong>PC Gaming Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faster Downloads, Sharper Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Mockup-4dbe022e3251a1813b95.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213782\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Mockup-4dbe022e3251a1813b95-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213782\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve rolled out updates to the Xbox PC app that improve download speeds so you can jump into your games faster. These changes are rolling out now to Xbox Insiders and will be available to all players soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve made improvements to the download tool, allowing the app to better optimize your PC\u2019s internet connection. That means fewer slowdowns and smarter bandwidth usage, especially on high-speed networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is part of our ongoing commitment to making Xbox on PC faster, more responsive, and tuned to player feedback. We\u2019ll continue listening to feedback and monitoring performance as the rollout expands. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Xbox-Console-Updates\"><strong>Xbox Console Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Official Clubs and Game Pass Benefits Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26_OverwatchBenefitsWirePost-1920x1080-V2-c14133b2a3c79d0959ca.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213777\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26_OverwatchBenefitsWirePost-1920x1080-V2-c14133b2a3c79d0959ca-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213777\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay plugged into publisher updates and unlock more value with Game Pass. Game Hubs now include two new modules designed to keep you informed and engaged. The first provides the latest news from Official Clubs (where available), while the second highlights any Game Pass in-game benefits tied to the title. These updates have started to roll out and will soon appear alongside existing modules like <strong>Your game stats<\/strong> and <strong>Available add-ons<\/strong>, making it easier than ever for you to discover what\u2019s new and take advantage of what\u2019s included. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"In-Case-You-Missed-It\"><strong>In Case You Missed It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xbox Accessories \u2013 <em>The Outer Worlds 2<\/em> Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/XDL_16x9_SNIPE-3c098c56fe7386bde033.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213787\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/XDL_16x9_SNIPE-3c098c56fe7386bde033-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213787\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step into the sequel with gear that\u2019s ready for the mission. <em>The Outer Worlds 2<\/em> Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 bring bold new designs inspired by The Moon Man and the galactic rifts threatening humanity\u2019s survival. These aren\u2019t just controllers; they\u2019re your ultimate weapon in the Arcadia system. Available now through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/accessories\/controllers\/the-outer-worlds-2-xbox-controllers\">Xbox Design Lab<\/a>, both options let players gear up with style and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xbox Console \u2013 Dynamic Backgrounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/TOW2_Xbox-Dynamic-BG_Newsletter_1920x1080-3974355696323993cfe4.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213784\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/TOW2_Xbox-Dynamic-BG_Newsletter_1920x1080-3974355696323993cfe4-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213784\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Battlefield 6, Keeper, The Elder Scrolls Online,<\/em> and <em>The Outer Worlds 2<\/em> all introduced new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S consoles, allowing you to customize your console and celebrate these exciting new games. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Game-Additions\"><strong>Game Additions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ROG Xbox Ally: Advanced Shader Delivery \u2013 Launch Faster, Play Smoother, Game Smarter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26_AdvancedShaderDelivery_1920x1080-31ec7fd47650d15a8e4f.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213776\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26_AdvancedShaderDelivery_1920x1080-31ec7fd47650d15a8e4f-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213776\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re making your gaming experience even better with advanced shader delivery \u2013 now available for supported titles on ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new feature preloads game shaders during download, so select games launch up to 10x faster, run more smoothly, and use less battery on first play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, advanced shader delivery is supported on select titles, with more coming soon. Here is the list of current supported games:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ark Survival Ascended<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Avowed<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Call of Duty: Black Ops 6<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Control<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dead Island 2<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Deep Rock Galactic<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Farming Simulator 25<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Forspoken<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Final Fantasy XVI<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Forza Horizon 5<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Forza Motorsport<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Gears of War: Reloaded<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Gears Tactics<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Grounded 2<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lies of P<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Metro Exodus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Monster Hunter Rise<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Persona 3 Reload<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Resident Evil 2 (2019)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Resident Evil 3<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sea of Thieves<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sniper Elite: Resistance<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>South of Midnight<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remaster<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ninja Gaiden 4<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Callisto Protocol<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Outer Worlds 2<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Silent Hill f<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Keeper<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hogwarts Legacy<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xbox Play Anywhere \u2013 Buy once, play anywhere<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26-XPA-Social-October_1920x1080-a04997821fe0c89f096a.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213781\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26-XPA-Social-October_1920x1080-a04997821fe0c89f096a-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213781\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 1,000 games now support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/xbox-play-anywhere\">Xbox Play Anywhere<\/a>, making it easier than ever to switch between PC, console, and supported handhelds, at no extra cost to you. Jump into games like <em>Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/em> and <em>Silent Hill f<\/em> now. Your progress travels with you, including saves, add-ons, and achievements. Just sign in with your Xbox account on any device and pick up right where you left off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the games added to the Xbox Play Anywhere collection in September:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Agatha Christie \u2013 Death on the Nile<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Alphadia III<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Baki Hanma: Blood Arena<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bio Block<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bratz Rhythm &amp; Style<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Brews &amp; Bastards<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Car Mechanic Shop Simulator<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dead Reset<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Deep Rock Galactic Survivor<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>DeTechtive 2112<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Detective Dotson<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Double Dangerous<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dragon Ruins<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>DreamWorks Gabby\u2019s Dollhouse: Ready to Party<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Echoes of Light: Child of the Balance<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Echoes of the Plum Grove<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Firefighting Simulator Ignite<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Formula Legends<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Full Throttle Parking<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Giant Rush<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Green Soldiers Heroes: Extreme Bikers<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hanoi Puzzles: Flip Match<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Heian City Story<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hot Stakes Casino \u2013 American Roulette<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hotel Barcelona<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ink Enigma: Hidden Object Challenges<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Kairobotica<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Karma: The Dark WorldMeow Moments: Celebrating Beats &amp; Books<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Moon Mystery<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>My Horse Stories<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Nachtmahr<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Napoleon Maiden Episode.1 A maiden without the word impossible<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>NBA Bounce<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Nicktoons &amp; The Dice of Destiny<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Not Not 2 \u2013 A Brain Challenge<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Otherwar<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Overpowered 1 \u2013 Mars Infestation<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Scar-Lead Salvation<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Silent Hill f<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Skyline Bowling<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Slime Rancher 2<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sokocat: Islands \u2013 Remastered<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Spot Challenge 3D<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia In Asia<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Stylist Girl<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sworn<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Theme Park Jam<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Totally Normal Journey: The Interactive Musical<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Train Sim World 6<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Wander Stars<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/browse?PlayWith=XboxPlayAnywhere\">full list of available games<\/a>\u00a0that players can enjoy anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stream your own game \u2013 Over 1000+ games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26-SYOG-Social_October_1920x1080-32be2484438518728d7e.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213780\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26-SYOG-Social_October_1920x1080-32be2484438518728d7e-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213780\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re continuing to grow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/play\/gallery\/buy-and-stream\">Stream your own game collection<\/a> in Xbox Cloud Gaming. Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can now stream from a library of 1000+ games they own, across supported devices. That includes titles like <em>ARC Raiders <\/em>and<em> Jurassic World Evolution 3<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More games, more flexibility, and more ways to play \u2013 wherever you may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recently added<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>ARC Raiders<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Children of Morta<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s: Sister Location<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Jurassic World Evolution 3<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>King of Meat<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pinball FX3<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>SongPop Party<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Syberia \u2013 The World Before<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Talisman: Digital Edition<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Jackbox Party Pack 9<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>XIII<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026and many more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the full list of cloud-playable games available to stream on supported devices\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/play\/gallery\/buy-and-stream\">here<\/a>. For more information on Stream your own game,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/11\/20\/stream-your-own-game-xbox-cloud-gaming-beta\/\">learn more here<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More games added to Retro Classics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26-RetroClassics-October-Social_1920x1080-02694958130021ff9605.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213779\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/FY26-RetroClassics-October-Social_1920x1080-02694958130021ff9605-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213779\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Great games deserve to stick around, and we\u2019re making sure they do. Xbox and Antstream Arcade are bringing retro favorites to modern devices with Retro Classics available on Game Pass, so players can keep enjoying the classics. With over 1 million players already diving into Retro Classics, here\u2019s a look at the titles that have been recently added to Retro Classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk\u2019s Inception (Amiga)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk\u2019s Revenge (DOS)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ice Hockey<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Moonsweeper<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Game Pass members can join weekly tournaments like the Maze Reaper tournament happening now, take on community challenges and enjoy a growing library of Activision and Blizzard games with the Retro Classics collection set to expand to more than 100 titles over time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/retro-classics\/9MTVJ3HHTQGS\">Click here for more information on Retro Classics.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xbox adds mouse and keyboard and touch controls for more games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/touch-controls-keeper-dbb11b2cb3e22ed6d1bf.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-213783\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/touch-controls-keeper-dbb11b2cb3e22ed6d1bf-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213783\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Xbox supports the use of wired USB <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/05\/15\/xbox-may-update-2024\/\">mice and keyboards<\/a> for navigation in select games and apps, as well as across Xbox and Windows devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For players enjoying Xbox games on mobile, Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/02\/14\/xbox-february-update-rolls-out-2024\/\">touch controls<\/a> deliver a controller-free experience for hundreds of titles. Today, there are 130+ games with mouse and keyboard support active on cloud and 230+ games with touch controls available on cloud, giving you more ways to play than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some games even provide custom control overlays or render their own touch layouts, creating a tailored experience for each title\u2019s unique gameplay. Learn how to set up and customize your touch controls <a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/games-apps\/cloud-gaming\/use-touch-controls\">here<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the latest titles added this month:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mouse and keyboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>ABRISS \u2013 build to destroy<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Astro Miner<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Biz Builder Delux<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Chess Royal<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cozy Designer<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>CyberTD<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dolmenjord \u2013 Viking Islands<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dragon Takers<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dream Town Island<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dungeon Village 2<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Eldgear<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Elemental War Clash<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Forest Golf Planner<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>GRAPPIN<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hatsune Miku \u2013 The Planet of Wonder and Fragments of Wishes<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>HexaScape: Cyber Defense<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Last Escape: Dead Complex<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mayhem Heroes<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Meow Moments: Celebrating Geeks &amp; Athletes<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Midnight Remastered<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Narcissus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Penguin\u2019s Road<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pocket Harvest<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pocket League Story<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Post Trama<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Roofcats Band \u2013 Suika Style<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pool Slide Story<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Snooker Blitz<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>SokoNature<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Spot Challenge Vol. 1<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Thaumaturge<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>To the Sky<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Touch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Keeper<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Immortals of Aveum<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Tales of Kenzera: ZAU<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For support on setting up devices, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/hardware-network\/accessories\/mouse-keyboard\">see here<\/a> for more details.<em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Help Shape the Future of Xbox<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and the latest and greatest Xbox news. For support related to Xbox updates, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/\">the official Xbox Support site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love hearing from the community, whether it\u2019s a new feature idea or feedback on something we can improve upon. Xbox is always evolving, and your input helps shape what\u2019s next. If you\u2019d like to help create the future of Xbox and get early access to new features, join the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/account-profile\/manage-account\/xbox-insider-program\">Xbox Insider Program<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>today by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/xbox-insider-bundle\/9p8qtp44njgb\">Xbox Series X|S &amp; Xbox One<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/detail\/9PLDPG46G47Z?hl=en-us&amp;gl=US\">Windows PC<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/30\/xbox-october-update-rog-xbox-ally-available-now\/#top\">[Back to Top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy gaming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xbox-quarternary-background-color has-background\"><em><strong>Editor\u2019s Note (October 30)<\/strong>: We\u2019ve clarified in the Faster Downloads, Sharper Experience section that the download speeds update for the Xbox app for PC is only rolling out for Xbox Insiders for now. 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