Last year, Microsoft introduced the ability for select users to download PC games to any folder on Windows 10 and 11 using the Xbox app. This functionality, which will make the process of games installation a lot easier, is now available for the general audience.

The new ability will let Windows 10 and Windows 11 users download games from the Xbox app anywhere on their PC, thus, removing the restrictions otherwise imposed on game files.

This functionality will also allow users to get a backup of their games so that restoration is possible in the future. And, game downloads via the Microsoft PC Game Pass will also be made easier. There’s also the added ability for users to mod games from the Windows store, thus, imitating a Steam-like functionality.