Microsoft is now updating the Xbox application for Windows while also integrating the HowLongToBeat feature in order to enhance the app’s user experience.
For those unaware, the HowLongToBeat feature is a community-based site that let people track how long a game will take and see if a game is worth buying or playing for that matter.
With the integration into the Xbox app, users will be getting time estimations for the main story of a game as well as estimates for additional quests, 100% completion, and a combination of play styles.
Users can also submit their own times as well as view community reviews, playthrough notes, and breakdown by playstyles.
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Microsoft is also enhancing the load time of the Xbox app for the Windows platform. According to the software manufacturing giant, “We’re committed to continuing to improve the performance and reliability of the app,” explains Jason Beaumont, partner director of product management for the Xbox player experiences and platform team.
“With the most recent update, the app now launches up to 15 percent faster, and we’ve also made some fixes for overall better responsiveness when you interact with key experiences in the app.”
That yells an improvement in downloading and installing games alongside better searches too.
The company also made a number of tweaks to the game details pages in order for users to see trailers and screenshots at the top of a listing.
Overall, the improvements are a welcome change for the Xbox app on Windows. Microsoft has been overhauling this app for months and made it possible to install PC games to any folder earlier this year.