[STEAM] Steam Is Coming to Future Xbox Console Because “Everything is going to be developed around PC environments” From Now Onwards (Report)

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A few years ago, the idea of

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embracing rival platforms would’ve raised eyebrows. However, it has gradually shifted its gaming strategy to become more open and platform-inclusive, encouraging players to access their games across devices, whether on Xbox, PC, through the cloud, or even PS.

Driving this shift are initiatives like Game Pass and cross-platform releases. According to a report from an insider,

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may already be working on the next step in that vision: integrating Steam into its future consoles as part of a deeper alignment with the PC gaming ecosystem.

Steam integration already in testing, says insider

According to insider

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has already begun internal testing of Steam integration within its ecosystem. The Steam app has reportedly appeared under the name “Steam Developer Beta” in

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’s list of support software, accessible only to select employees and collaborators.

While this isn’t publicly available yet, it signals that the company is laying the technical groundwork for a more seamless experience between its platforms. This potential integration isn’t just about convenience, it reflects a strategic shift. As the insider said:

Everything is going to be developed around PC environments. Those logically need Steam integration and you’ll have that in your

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Store when you turn on your next generation Xbox console.

By allowing Steam to run natively on future Xbox hardware,

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to a massive library of PC titles, indie games, and user-created content previously inaccessible on consoles.

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Additionally, it also positions Xbox as a more flexible, PC-like device, part of a broader move to unify the user experience across Windows and Xbox. This isn’t the first time such a possibility has been discussed.

Other industry watchers have previously suggested that deeper Steam integration could be on the horizon. Now, with the recent report, early testing underway,

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seems to be actively exploring how to make it a reality for the next console generation.

A glimpse at the future of Xbox

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