#Microsoft

Microsoft is reportedly testing Steam integration within the Microsoft Store, signaling a significant shift toward unifying PC and console gaming platforms. According to insider eXtas1s, a "Steam Developer Beta" has appeared in internal Microsoft Store builds, accessible only to select employees and collaborators. This move suggests that Microsoft aims to facilitate seamless coexistence between its Xbox ecosystem and the PC platform Steam. Microsoft aims to launch ahead of Sony's PlayStation 6, having skipped the mid-generation console refresh that Sony released with the PS5 Pro. This aligns with Microsoft's broader strategy to create a more open and flexible gaming ecosystem, blurring the lines between PC and console gaming. Microsoft is rolling out a series of exciting Xbox gaming updates this March, headlined by a sleek new design for the Windows Game Bar on PC. Microsoft hints that this visual refresh is just the first step in a broader update set to roll out over the coming week. In tandem with the visual overhaul, Microsoft is also introducing a new feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming that will allow users to switch between games seamlessly—without the need to exit to the Home page. Read more in our articles including "Steam on Xbox? Microsoft Reportedly Prepping Deep Integration" and "Microsoft Revamps Windows Game Bar with a Sleek New Look".