Tech giant Microsoft has started allowing testers access to a new Xbox app for Windows that dramatically improves the game’s installation process from the Windows Store.
According to The Verge, the updated app allows PC gamers to install titles in any folder of their choice with unlimited access to in-game files.
Previously, Microsoft forced games to be installed in a WindowsApps folder at the root of a drive, and it was locked so that files could not be edited.
Updating the Xbox app will finally fix a big problem with installing games from Xbox Game Pass for PC, where gamers would experience issues with Microsoft Store, restricted WindowsApps folder, or just inability. to fully control where the games have been installed.
While Microsoft previously supported mods for some titles in the Microsoft Store, opening game folder access will now allow more games to support mods without players needing to activate it. in games.
The Microsoft Store has traditionally restricted access to where games are installed using Windows folder permissions that make it difficult to save games or move them around freely, according to the report.
Other PC game launchers like Steam or Battle.net allow players to save games, restore them, and review them.
Microsoft’s new Xbox app update includes an option to check and repair files, which will presumably be used to support game backup. There are also new options to navigate to where files are installed, change the drive where games are installed, and select custom folders for installations.
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