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Can You Play Xbox Games on PC via Steam? A Complete Guide

Learn how to play Xbox games on PC using Steam with Xbox Play Anywhere and Game Pass options. Discover compatibility and setup tips.

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Yes, you can play some Xbox games on PC with Steam. First, check if the game is available on Steam. If you own it on Xbox, use the Xbox Play Anywhere feature to play on both Xbox and PC without extra charge. Alternatively, games part of the Xbox Game Pass for PC can be accessed through the Xbox app on Windows. Some games can also be added to Steam through non-Steam game shortcuts.

Questions and answers

  1. Can all Xbox games be played on PC through Steam?

    No, only certain Xbox games available on Steam or supported by Xbox Play Anywhere can be played on PC through Steam.

  2. What is Xbox Play Anywhere and how does it work with Steam?

    Xbox Play Anywhere allows you to buy a game once and play it on both Xbox and Windows PC, but the PC version must be accessed through Microsoft Store or added manually to Steam via shortcuts.

  3. Can I use Xbox Game Pass on Steam to play Xbox games on PC?

    Xbox Game Pass games are accessed through the Xbox app on Windows, not directly through Steam, though some games can be added as non-Steam shortcuts.

  4. How do I add Xbox games to Steam if they are not natively supported?

    You can add Xbox games to Steam by creating non-Steam game shortcuts in the Steam client, allowing you to launch them via Steam.

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