Xbox rolls out ‘game stories’ feature to Android and iOS apps
Game makers now have an easy way to share content through the Xbox mobile apps.
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What you need to know
The Xbox app for iOS and Android has a new feature that makes it easy to check out videos and updates from gaming brands. The feature is called “game stories,” and it works similarly to stories on other social media platforms, such as Facebook and Snapchat. A major difference between game stories and similar features on other platforms is that only official brands can share content through the Xbox app.
For example, the makers of a game like Halo Infinite could share a reveal trailer in a story. Devs can also share patch notes to make sure that players are up to date.
The Xbox Twitter account highlighted the new feature yesterday.
Today we’re introducing official game stories in the Xbox app — because everyone deserves to see that no scope.pic.twitter.com/DcsnQgRVhVToday we’re introducing official game stories in the Xbox app — because everyone deserves to see that no scope.pic.twitter.com/DcsnQgRVhV— Xbox (@Xbox)June 16, 2021June 16, 2021
Updates to the iOS and Android Xbox apps appear to have already rolled out with support for game stories. Here’s the changelog from Microsoft:
People can like, share, and comment on game stories as well, providing a way to interact even though the feature only lets official game brands post.
The Xbox app lets you share screenshots, clips, and stay up to date with notifications and messages. Now, it also supports game stories, which let official brands share videos and updates.
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