Microsoft has pushed out a new system update for Xbox consoles on August 13 that adds a couple of neat features beyond the usual stability fixes. Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S users will see this update as OS version 10.0.26100.5362. Yeah, the naming scheme is a mouthful, but let’s focus on what matters here.
The highlight? A Play Anywhere filtering option that helps gamers quickly spot their Xbox Play Anywhere titles within their game collection. If you like jumping between devices without hunting down your games, this will save you some time. The filter sits in the Capabilities list and sorts out those cross-device gems.
Alongside that, Xbox has introduced a Play History feature on the Home screen. The last item in your recently played list now groups games you’ve played on other devices, making it easier to pick up where you left off. Pretty slick if you bounce between your console and PC or other platforms.
Not a massive overhaul, but valuable additions for anyone juggling games across multiple devices. It’s a bit surprising Microsoft didn’t add this sooner, considering their push for platform flexibility.
In related news, there’s fresh evidence suggesting Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3 are headed to PS5. Guess Microsoft’s platform-agnostic approach is paying off, and Sony’s not sitting still either; they’re releasing Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S later this month. Cross-console releases seem to be the new normal, huh?
