Xbox has shared January’s update, announcing that the Xbox PC app is expanding support to Arm-based Windows 11 PCs. This implies users can download titles from the Xbox PC app catalog and play them locally on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, including all of the titles offered through Game Pass. In response to Xbox, greater than 85 percent of the Game Pass catalog is compatible with Arm-based PCs, and the team is actively working with partners to expand support. If a game doesn’t run locally, Xbox Cloud Gaming serves in its place.
One other update adds a much-requested feature. The Xbox app has added a Game Save Sync Indicator, which provides real-time visibility into the status of a cloud save. This manner, users all the time know whether gameplay progress is synced. It was a criticism I had when reviewing the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld, as I bumped into weird sync issues with my PC.
Next, Xbox Cloud Gaming is heading to pick Hisense and V homeOS smart TVs. This announcement actually got here during CES 2026, which suggests more people will get access to the Xbox platform through their TV. That is all a part of the “This Is an Xbox” campaign that kicked off in 2024, which brings Xbox Cloud Gaming to a wide selection of devices, including cars.
Lastly, Xbox shared just a few games which were added to the hand held compatibility program, which is designed to provide users an idea of how well games are optimized for handheld play.
- Arc Raiders (Mostly Compatible)
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Handheld Optimized)
- Dave the Diver (Handheld Optimized)
- Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (Handheld Optimized)
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Mostly Compatible)
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Handheld Optimized)
- Octopath Traveler 0 (Mostly Compatible)
- The Outer Worlds 2 (Handheld Optimized)
- Red Dead Redemption (Mostly Compatible)
- Silent Hill 2 (Handheld Optimized)