What is Xbox Play Anywhere? Our guide explains

Video games are not only supposed to get better and better, but also more user-friendly. Cross-platform solutions have become even more important as many gamers own multiple devices. This is where Xbox Play Anywhere comes into play.

Borderless gaming in the Microsoft system: this is the purpose of Xbox Play Anywhere.

Play anywhere - Xbox Play Anywhere already carries this motto in its name.

What is Xbox Play Anywhere and what advantages does it bring?

Xbox Play Anywhere can be explained quickly:

• Xbox Play Anywhere means that you can play a game that you have purchased only once, both on the Windows PC and on the Xbox.
• This also applies to progress: since the game is synchronized centrally via your Microsoft account, you can continue game saves on the other platform as desired.
• Cross-save is thus also included and this is important for the practicality of Play Anywhere.
• Xbox Play Anywhere is not to be confused with Crossplay, as this term means the interaction of different platform ecosystems, such as Xbox and PlayStation. You can recognize games with Xbox Play Anywhere by the eponymous designation in the product info or on the cover.

Microsofts in-house games like the Forza titles are primarily compatible with the feature, but external hits like Football Manager 2021 are also increasingly relying on it. Dabei ganz wichtig: Meistens gilt Play Anywhere nur für die digitalen Versionen und nicht für die Blu-ray-Varianten.