The app is rumored to be released as a part of the new gaming features that are currently being tested by Microsoft in new Insider builds. 

What is the Xbox Gaming Services app?

The Gaming Services app was initially spotted by a Twitter user, you can find this one as a free application under utilities and tools. The Twitter user also stated that the Game Services app has been introduced as a part of the Game Core updates that have been scheduled for Xbox Live and UWP. It enhances the performance of the Windows Store as the app is going to facilitate the installation of large apps through the Windows Store.

How can I download the Xbox Gaming Services app?

You will end up installing two drivers along with the app on your PC, the first one is Gaming Filter (Microsoft Gaming Install Filter Driver) and the other one is XVD Disk Driver (Microsoft Gaming Filesystem Driver). Click here to download the Xbox Gaming Services app.

What permissions does the Xbox Gaming Services app require?

The app description states that it requires a couple of permissions from the user. It requires access to your internet connection, and all your peripheral devices, files, programs and apps. Furthermore, it also requires permission to directly manage other apps, collects information regarding other apps, installs a service on the machine, control system policies related to already installed apps. Some clues have forced the gamers to think that Microsoft is working pretty hard to bring gaming on Windows. You might not have noticed that Windows 10 19H1 preview builds directly download the State of Decay Game from XboxLive servers rather than Microsoft Store server. Therefore, it is evident that your Windows 10 PCs will soon get Xbox features. In future, we can expect that the gap between PC and the Xbox platform will be reduced. Microsoft Store will be offering its games for both platforms i.e PC and Xbox. It is also expected that the current Xbox gaming infrastructure will be used to rebuilt Windows Store for PC. We hope you managed to find out all you needed to know about the Xbox Gaming Services app, as well as download it to your PC.

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