

With the new Xbox app update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 it is now finally possible to choose an installation folder that you specify, for example T:\My Games\.

Thanks to free folder access, Game Pass games should finally be mod-compatible. This is annoying at the latest when you want to install mods or modify the settings files of the games, for example for finer mouse control. Previously, games were installed via the Xbox app in a completely locked folder on your hard drive - you were only allowed to choose the installation drive. Xbox app: Free choice of folder for your games – almost In addition to order fans, game modders in particular benefit from this.

Recently, however, it's at least a little less botched: Microsoft has finally built in a function to install the Game Pass games in a folder of your choice. As much as I appreciate Microsoft Game Pass for its great range of games on Xbox and PC: The Xbox app for Windows still sucks compared to the all-rounder Steam.
