{"id":353434,"date":"2025-07-28T14:02:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T18:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=353434"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T18:02:31","slug":"xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xbox continues its mission to make gaming more flexible, accessible, and convenient with the Xbox July 2025 update for the PC app. This major update, available now, introduces a suite of features designed to give players more control and seamless access to their games, wherever and however they choose to play. If you\u2019re a PC gamer, a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, or just eager for the latest in gaming, here\u2019s everything you need to know about the Xbox July 2025 update\u2014and why it\u2019s a milestone for gaming on PC.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Stream Your Own Games on PC\u2014No Downloads, No Waiting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_353449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-353449\" style=\"width: 1260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353449\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/syog_pc-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1270,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900&#215;1077\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-353449 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1270\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1270w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=254&amp;ssl=1 254w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=508&amp;ssl=1 508w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=762&amp;ssl=1 762w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYOG_PC-a556df68014e90fa94f1-1900x1077-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1016&amp;ssl=1 1016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-353449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the headline features of this update is the ability to stream your own games directly through the Xbox PC app.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Starting today, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/07\/28\/xbox-july-update-more-ways-to-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game Pass Ultimate members in 28 supported Xbox Cloud Gaming markets can<\/a> stream over 250 games in their owned collection\u2014including recently-added hits like <em>Assassin\u2019s Creed IV Black Flag<\/em>, <em>Mafia: Definitive Edition<\/em>, and <em>The Callisto Protocol<\/em>. This feature extends to console-only games, meaning you can now play titles previously locked to the Xbox platform right from the PC app, bypassing the need for downloads or extra purchases.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Open the Xbox PC app and head to the Cloud Gaming section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Look for the \u201cStream your own game\u201d list.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Select any supported title you own and start playing instantly from the cloud.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Why is this a big deal?<\/strong><br \/>\nNot only does this save you hard drive space and time, but it also adds a new layer of flexibility. You can seamlessly jump from console to PC\u2014or any other supported device\u2014with your progress awaiting you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Cross-Device Play History and Improved Library Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353448\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/july-wire-cloud-library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1267,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900&#215;1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353448\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1267\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1267w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=253&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=506&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Wire-Cloud-Library-806bfbed1369a114022f-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>The July 2025 update is all about continuity. Xbox Insiders who are Game Pass Ultimate members are getting access to <strong>cross-device play history<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">See all your recently played games across consoles, PC, and the Xbox PC app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Pick up exactly where you left off, no matter what device you switch to.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Library improvements<\/strong> in the Xbox PC app now bring all your cloud-playable console games\u2014spanning the original Xbox to the Series X|S\u2014into one easy-to-navigate space. Whether you own a game or have it through Game Pass, you won\u2019t have to hunt to find or resume your favorites.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Get Rewarded for Playing on the Xbox PC App<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353447\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/wire-post-rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1267,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900&#215;1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353447\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1267\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1267w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=253&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=506&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-Post-Rewards-125f44440a03d980552a-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><strong>Earning rewards for doing what you love just got easier.<\/strong><br \/>\nNow you can track your progress toward Microsoft Rewards directly in the Xbox PC app. Every session spent gaming racks up rewards points, which can be redeemed for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, and more. This feature is rolling out to eligible markets for players aged 18 and older with a Microsoft account.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>How to Get Started:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Open the Xbox PC app and view the new progress channel on the Home page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Play games and track weekly bonuses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Claim your points and add them to your balance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For full details and terms, check the <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/xbox-game-pass\/quests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rewards with Xbox page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>In Case You Missed It: Other Xbox July 2025 Update Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353446\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/16x9_herostill_v4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1267,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900&#215;1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353446\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1267\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1267w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=253&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=506&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16x9_HeroStill_V4-1df85f37eda00fe539ea-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>A special <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/meta-quest-3s-xbox-edition-hands-on-review-roundup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition launched in June<\/a>, pre-equipped for massive-screen Xbox Cloud Gaming and compatible with any in-market Quest. This is a limited bundle\u2014available while supplies last\u2014featured in a supersized livestream with Kai Cenat and the AMP crew.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Accessible Games Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353445\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/2507-insiders-post-accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1267,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900&#215;1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353445\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1267\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1267w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=253&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=506&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2507-Insiders-Post-Accessibility-725833a05ad668f790d8-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>Xbox introduced standardized <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/how-to-start-or-stop-windows-11-narrator-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accessibility tags across all platforms<\/a>, such as \u201cNarrated Menus\u201d and \u201cLarge &amp; Clear Subtitles,\u201d helping gamers find the right experiences for their needs. These tags are now visible on the Xbox PC app, Xbox consoles, and Xbox.com.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Dynamic Backgrounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353444\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/primary_std_16x9_ub-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1267,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900&#215;1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353444\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1267\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1267w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=253&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=506&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PRIMARY_STD_16x9_UB-00e5042f4b3c6c0c86d7-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>A new dynamic background celebrating <em>Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 3 + 4<\/em> launched for Xbox Series X|S consoles, letting gamers customize their dashboard in rad new ways.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Xbox Play Anywhere<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353443\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/xpa-social-july_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1267,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900&#215;1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353443\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1267\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1267w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=253&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=506&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/XPA-Social-July_1920x1080-7c37b323fa3e0d352bbf-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>With over 1,000 supported titles, you can now buy once and play on PC, console, or handheld, all with shared saves and achievements. In June and July alone, dozens of new Play Anywhere games joined the lineup, including <em>Final Fantasy XVI, Rollerdrome, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine \u2013 Master Crafted Edition<\/em>, and <em>The Alters<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Expanding the \u201cStream Your Own Game\u201d Library<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353442\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/fy26-syog-social_july_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1267,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900&#215;1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353442\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1267\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1267w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=253&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=506&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FY26-SYOG-Social_July_1920x1080-acffb85a85ed09b5856e-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>Newly added classics and recent hits include multiple <em>Assassin\u2019s Creed<\/em> titles, <em>Bomb Rush Cyberfunk<\/em>, <em>LEGO<\/em> adventures, <em>Mafia: Definitive Edition<\/em>, and more.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Recently Added:<\/strong> <em>Aragami 2, SIGNALIS, The Callisto Protocol<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Coming Soon:<\/strong> <em>F1 Manager 2023\/2024, Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s, RoboCop: Rogue City \u2013 Unfinished Business, Wo Long Fallen Dynasty<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>See the full list of cloud-playable games <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/play\/gallery\/buy-and-stream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Retro Classics with Antstream Arcade<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353441\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/retroclassics_july-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1267,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900&#215;1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353441\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1267\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1267w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-150x85.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=253&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=506&amp;ssl=1 506w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=760&amp;ssl=1 760w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RetroClassics_July-0ff01828d01aa57c0757-1900x1080-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>Xbox and <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-may-update-brings-retro-classics-pc-game-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antstream Arcade\u2019s Retro Classics now has over 100 titles<\/a>, including <em>Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers<\/em> and <em>Skeleton+<\/em>. Activision and Blizzard\u2019s retro hits are on the way as well, plus weekly tournaments and challenges for Game Pass members.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>More Control Options, More Ways to Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Mouse and Keyboard<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Wired mice and keyboards are now supported on even more games and apps, improving control for PC and console gamers alike.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Touch Controls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353440\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/touch_som-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900&#215;1049\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353440\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" width=\"1280\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-150x83.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=256&amp;ssl=1 256w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Touch_SoM-3b1ebc0c66430a161277-1900x1049-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>Many Xbox cloud games on mobile now feature custom touch overlays, making gaming on the go easier and controller-free. <em>South of Midnight<\/em> is a July highlight for touch-enabled play.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Shaping the Future\u2014With Player Input<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xbox is inviting its community to help shape the future of gaming:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Share feedback on new features.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Join the <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/account-profile\/manage-account\/xbox-insider-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xbox Insider Program<\/a> for early access to features and the chance to provide direct input.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>New Age Verification Requirements in the UK Strengthen Xbox\u2019s Commitment to Player Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image004-04165e41841930c0754b-dd52b7ee8b2c45e09b17-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353451\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/image004-04165e41841930c0754b-dd52b7ee8b2c45e09b17\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image004-04165e41841930c0754b-dd52b7ee8b2c45e09b17-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image004-04165e41841930c0754b-dd52b7ee8b2c45e09b17-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image004-04165e41841930c0754b-dd52b7ee8b2c45e09b17-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image004-04165e41841930c0754b-dd52b7ee8b2c45e09b17-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>As part of Xbox&#8217;s ongoing dedication to player security and compliance with the UK&#8217;s Online Safety Act, a new age verification process is now <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/07\/28\/xbox-age-verification-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">being rolled out to players in the United Kingdom<\/a>. UK-based users aged 18 and over will begin receiving notifications prompting them to verify their age for a one-time process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Starting early next year, verifying age will be required for continued access to all social features\u2014like game invites and voice or text chat\u2014with unverified accounts being limited to \u201cfriends only\u201d social features until verification is completed. This change does not affect game purchases or achievements, but ensures the platform continues to provide age-appropriate experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xbox assures users that age verification data is securely encrypted and never used for any other purpose. As this system rolls out in the UK, Xbox plans to monitor its effectiveness and may expand similar safety measures globally, ensuring both privacy and secure gaming for all players<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>The Future Is About Choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Whether you want to stream your own games, seamlessly switch across devices, earn while you play, or customize your experience, the Xbox July 2025 update puts unprecedented control in your hands. With robust features designed to give you freedom and reward your play style, Xbox continues to lead the way in modern gaming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Stay tuned to <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">msftnewsnow.com<\/a> for ongoing news, how-to guides, update walkthroughs, and everything Xbox as new features roll out. For more support on the Xbox July 2025 Update and to shape Xbox\u2019s future, visit the <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Xbox Support site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xbox continues its mission to make gaming more flexible, accessible, and convenient with the Xbox July 2025 update for the PC app. This major update, available now, introduces a suite of features designed to give players more control and seamless access to their games, wherever and however they choose to play. If you\u2019re a PC &#8230; <a title=\"Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-july-2025-update-stream-your-own-games\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Xbox July 2025 Update: Stream Your Own Games, Cross-Device Play, Special Rewards, and PC Features Make Gaming More Flexible Than Ever\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":353450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24,2487],"tags":[1254,81,778,1134,1083,1216,1472,1223,2542,2012,1222],"class_list":["post-353434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-xbox-and-gaming","tag-accessibility","tag-gaming","tag-microsoft","tag-privacy","tag-security","tag-xbox","tag-xbox-cloud-gaming","tag-xbox-insider-program","tag-xbox-play-anywhere","tag-xbox-series-x","tag-xbox-series-xs"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wire-SYOG-Games-HERO-db4f2416d6abd107e608-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1tWy","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":345002,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/xbox-may-update-brings-retro-classics-pc-game-bar\/","url_meta":{"origin":353434,"position":0},"title":"Xbox May Update 2025 Brings Retro Classics to Game Pass, Major PC Game Bar Improvements, Great Rewards, and More","author":"Dave W. 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