Xbox app leak suggests Steam library integration is on the way

Forward-looking: It appears Microsoft is gearing up to overhaul the Xbox app on PC to integrate Steam and other game launchers. A leaked mockup image briefly posted by the company showed the new Xbox app UI spanning across TV, tablet, and handheld devices, with the "Steam" label prominently displayed alongside installed games as a filter for the games library.

Microsoft might be preparing to integrate Steam and other game launchers into the Xbox app. The company briefly posted a mockup image showing the new Xbox app UI across TV, tablet, and handheld devices, with a "Steam" filter prominently displayed alongside the game library.

The Verge spotted the image in a Game Dev blog post. Amusingly, the publication notes that when they contacted Microsoft for comment, they "quickly" removed it. The company has yet to comment on the post.

Still, the report cites sources familiar with Microsoft's plans, who say ...