March 2025 introduces exciting updates to the Xbox ecosystem, enhancing the Xbox Game Pass experience with new permanent benefits for subscribers. Users can now easily access these benefits through the Xbox app or Game Pass tab. The Game Bar on Windows PCs has been revamped with a fresh design and added functionalities for better navigation. Additionally, Xbox Cloud Gaming streamlines game transitions, expanding its library with new titles like Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Gotham Knights, while future releases are also on the horizon.
Exciting Enhancements in the Xbox Ecosystem with the March 2025 Update
This morning, we shared some thrilling news about the introduction of new permanent benefits for Xbox Game Pass games, effective from March and continuing into April. These changes are part of a broader update to improve the overall experience across the Microsoft ecosystem, which encompasses the Series X|S consoles, PC, and Cloud Gaming. Let’s dive deeper into the details!
Enhanced Benefits and Accessibility on Xbox Game Pass
In a recent blog post on Xbox Wire, Microsoft’s gaming division has unveiled a host of improvements for PC, consoles, and Cloud Gaming as we approach the end of March. Among the most notable updates are the enhanced benefits for Xbox Game Pass users. Subscribers on Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers can now easily discover available benefits. Simply navigate to the Xbox app on PC or the Game Pass tab on consoles, click on “More Benefits,” or go directly to the page of each game for a seamless experience.
Revamped Game Bar for Windows Users
Another significant aspect of this Xbox ecosystem update is the overhaul of the Game Bar for Windows PCs. This feature, which integrates directly into Windows operating systems, has received a fresh design alongside new functionalities. Users can now enjoy additional widgets, including a Home Bar, capture tools, performance monitors, and a widget store for personalized customization. Moreover, navigating the Game Bar using a controller has become more user-friendly.
Simplified Navigation for Xbox Cloud Gaming
The March update also brings noteworthy improvements to Xbox Cloud Gaming, which remains in its Beta phase. Enhancements focus on simplifying access to the expansive library of games available in Microsoft’s Cloud. Transitioning from one game to another has never been easier; previously, players needed to return to xbox.com/play, but now they can effortlessly switch between titles. This feature is currently being trialed with Assassin’s Creed Shadows and will extend to other franchise favorites like Valhalla.
This experimental feature will be rolled out to more titles over time. Additionally, Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding its game catalog, with exciting new additions including:
- Recently added games to Xbox Cloud Gaming:
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Gotham Knights
- Party Animals
- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
- The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
- Wobbly Life
- Upcoming titles:
- Planet Coaster 2
- Planet Zoo: Console Edition
- Raft
- Shredders
- The Thing: Remastered
- And many more!
Source: Xbox Wire