If you’re an Xbox Insider, you can now test out the new home screen when using the Windows Xbox app. In a blog post published yesterday, Microsoft introduced a redesigned interface that unifies the Game Pass and Microsoft Store experiences. Users can now find games in one place and no longer have to navigate through tabs. This new home tab will be visible to anyone who has either a Game Pass subscription or a game purchased from the Microsoft Store.
Becoming an Xbox Insider is easy: download and install the Xbox Insider Hub, and test out the features we’re developing. Once you become a beta tester, sign up for PC Gaming Preview to get access to the new home screen.
The new menu shows featured content and discounted games all in one tab. You can also hand-pick titles based on your preferences.
The “jump back” feature, which was tested in May, is part of the new home screen experience as of yesterday. This feature allows Compact Mode users to quickly return to gameplay when they are not currently playing the game. It shows you the last 9 titles you’ve played, and it takes almost no time to play them again. It can be seen as a shortcut function.
Compact mode, as the name suggests, reduces the interface by replacing tabs with icons. If you own a Windows handheld game console, Compact Mode is already enabled when you launch the Xbox app.
It doesn’t take long to become an Xbox Insider, so it’s easy to see if you’re eligible for the preview. Microsoft encourages testers to provide feedback and report issues.
