Microsoft has introduced that beginning in November, customers can play and buy Xbox video games straight from the Xbox app on Android.

This announcement comes by way of Xbox President Sarah Bond, who, in a submit on X, stated, “The court docket’s ruling to open up Google´s cell retailer within the US will permit extra selection and suppleness. Our mission is to permit extra gamers to play on extra gadgets so we’re thrilled to share that beginning in November, gamers will be capable to play and buy Xbox video games straight from the Xbox App on Android.”

The court docket’s ruling to open up Google´s cell retailer within the US will permit extra selection and suppleness. Our mission is to permit extra gamers to play on extra gadgets so we’re thrilled to share that beginning in November, gamers will be capable to play and buy Xbox video games straight…

— BondSarahBond (@BondSarah_Bond) October 10, 2024

Bond is referring to a current US court docket ruling that mandated Google restructure its Play Retailer to permit third-party app retailer entry to the app catalog and cease requiring its personal Play Billing system as the strategy of funds for apps and video games beginning November 1, 2024, for 3 years.

This can permit Microsoft to bypass Google’s Play Billing system and keep away from paying a 30% app tax to the Mountain View-based web search large.

It is unclear why Microsoft cannot already promote Xbox video games by means of its Android app since you should purchase video games from Steam and PlayStation Retailer on cell gadgets. Regardless, Microsoft’s resolution to promote Xbox video games straight from its Xbox app on Android is welcomed. Here is hoping the court docket ruling towards Google will pave the best way for extra third-party app shops to promote their apps/video games straight on Android gadgets.