The court’s ruling to open up Google´s mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility. Our mission is to allow more players to play on more devices so we are thrilled to share that starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly… — BondSarahBond (@BondSarah_Bond) October 10, 2024
Google has been hit with a series of antitrust losses over the past couple of years, and the latest ruling could force it to radically change how it distributes apps on Android. The Android maker will soon have to let developers sell app content in new ways, and Microsoft is anxious to take advantage of that. Xbox president Sarah Bond says gamers are about to get something they’ve wanted for years. You will soon be able to purchase games directly in the Xbox app on Android.The ruling came down this week from Judge James Donato, who oversaw the case brought by Epic Games . Google lost the case late last year, but the judge only just decided on remedies. The gist is Google has to take a more hands-off approach to managing the Play Store. Developers will be allowed to direct users to other sources for premium content, and Google has to actively support third-party app stores. And most relevant for Microsoft, developers are allowed to sell content in their apps without going through Google’s payment system.
Xbox Pounces On Epic Ruling With Plans To Sell Games Directly On Android
