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11/11/24 - Flatpak - 2.2.37

  • Updated flapak version to match steam store version.

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10/30/24 - Android - 4.39

  • Updated UI

  • Improved login flow, it shouldn't prompt for login after the initial connection anymore

  • Improved xcloud game picker, adding categories / refresh

  • PIP Mode now supported

  • Odin fix, app should support Odin devices again


08/30/2024 - iOS - 1.34

  • Updated UI

  • Improved login flow, it shouldn't prompt for login after the initial connection anymore.

  • Added remote controller feature

  • Fixed remote play from outside home network bug

  • Improved xcloud game picker, adding categories.

 

2/10/2024 - 2.0.5 - Steam Store / Flathub Updates (Mac, Windows, Linux/Steam Deck)

  • Allow multiple controllers on main menu

  • UI improvements

  • Background login feature added

  • Allow app to work while on SD card

  • Various new settings added


1/24/24

  • Added cross restore from Android to Android TV

  • Fixed FireTV version resetting purchases


1/5/24

  • Added cross licensing between iOS and Android

  • Added cross licensing from Steam Store to Android/iOS (but not from Android/iOS to Steam Store).

 

12/09/2023 - 1.9.5 - Steam Deck, Mac, Windows, Linux

  • Added fullscreen hotkeys (F11 and F10)

  • Fixed bug on the Steam Deck that would lock resolution to 1280x800 for external monitors. You can now choose any resolution.

  • Added window drag area

  • Updated the Mac and Windows versions to be able to add xCloud shortcuts to Steam as long as the computer has the Steam app installed.

  • Released the Windows/Mac/Linux/Steam Deck version of the app to Steam. If you like the app, consider getting it on Steam for easy setup/updates 🙂 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2693120/XBPlay/
     

11/02/2023 - All Platforms

  • Updated xCloud game picker with recent, popular, and all section.

  • Fixed menu+view press not opening xbox 360 guide when playing backwards compatable games.

  • Update xCloud game picker to work with connected gamepads (rather than just touch).


10/17/2023 - All Platforms

  • Side menu UI updated to use icons instead of a list for better visibility on all devices

  • Side menu can be controlled with controller DPAD and opened via controller View + Menu

  • All in game settings screens can be navigated with controller input now


10/02/2023 - Linux / Steam Deck (1.7.8)

  • Allow xCloud while in unsupported region without needing a VPN

  • Fix issue where app wasnt occupying the full screen on steam deck

  • Updated Icons ('Help > Resync Shortcut Artwork' to get updated logos on steam deck)


09/29/2023 - Android TV and Fire TV

  • Added the side menu to the Android/Fire TV versions which:

  • Enables clarity boost

  • Game mods

  • MnK (untested on TV)

  • Mic (untested on TV)

  • Updated QR code to open companion mobile app with linking number pre-filled out


09/25/2023 - Android

  • Updated logo

  • Fixed mouse issue where high polling frequency mice would cause lag.

  • Login now works without being in an xCloud-supported country without needing a VPN . You must select an xCloud region in the settings for this to work.


09/25/2023 - iOS

  • Added 'TV Setup' section so that iOS users can use the LG/Fire/Android TV version of the app.

  • Login now works without being in an xCloud-supported country without needing a VPN . You must select an xCloud region in the settings for this to work.

  • Updated Logo

  • Fixed vibration bug (hopefully, I still need confirmation)

  • Fixed login to work with 2FA


9/23/2023 - All platforms

  • Updated xCloud to show the estimated wait time while loading.

  • Updated xcloud/xhome session to delete the session when clicking the 'Quit Game' button. Hopefully, this will  prevent re-authentication issues and reduce the frequency that consoles get in a bad state requiring a hard restart. Note, Pressing the 'Quit Game' button will delete session while pressing 'Xbox Guide > Stop Remote Play" will not delete the session, this will you to re-join for up to 5 minutes (until Microsoft times out the session).


8/30/23

  • Mouse and Keyboard Support - Beta Release on Android Mobile/SteamDeck/Linux/Windows/Mac

  • Mouse support has two modes: Go to  Options Side Menu > MnK > Modes for more details.

  • Added a keyboard page in the settings which allows you to bind any keyboard key to a button.

  • Tips are displayed while connecting to the Xbox


8/28/23 - Windows and Mac Ports

  • Mac: If it warns you about being unsafe, right click it and click open after you drag it to the applications folder.

  • Windows: If it warns you about being unsafe, click proceed anyway.

  • I still need to sign the executables, which is why it may warn that its unsafe.


8/05/23

  • Microphone Support  - Beta Release on Android/iOS/SteamDeck/Linux

  • Added Microphone support (beta). Enable via the in-game options side menu.

  • Android/iOS apps require an update for mic support (iOS update pending approval from Apple). SteamDeck/Linux does not.

  • Completely untested on Steam Deck (if you have one, please try it out and let me know if it works).


7/29/2023 - Android/iOS/SteamDeck/Linux

  • Added "Options Side Menu>Settings>Performance>Codec". This gives the ability to force a specific codec (some devices may use the lowest codec by default, so having the ability to force a codec may be beneficial).

  • Added  "Options Side Menu>Settings>Video>Video Fit>Manually Set X/Y". This allows manually setting the horizontal/vertical scale for 100% control over the size / aspect ratio


7/27/2023 - Linux / Steam Deck App Update: (1.6.0)

  • Improved the login flow by fixing 2FA and making it not frequently re-ask for the password.

  • Fixed bug preventing the app from recognizing a device as a Steam deck device if the user hasn't set any custom game artwork yet.


7/26/2023 - iOS App Update: (1.20)

  • Improved the login flow by fixing 2FA and making it not frequently re-ask for the password (not fixed yet)

  • Fixed login issues on iOS 17 devices


7/21/2023 - Android App Update:

  • Added the ability to add an xcloud game as a home screen shortcut (similar to the Steam deck). This allows users to start directly into an xcloud game.

  • Improved the login flow by fixing 2FA and making it not frequently re-ask for the password.

  • Fixed startup crash on some older Samsung Android 8 Devices


7/13/2023 - "Clarity Boost" Shaders - Beta Release:

  • Available now on Android, iOS, SteamDeck/Linux (does not require an app update).

  • Hoping for some early testers/feedback. Note, it's completely untested on Steam Deck.

  • "Clarity Boost" shaders can be enabled in the gameplay options side menu. I added 2 upscalers and 3 sharpeners with adjustable sharpness thresholds. Also added a 'side by side compare' setting so that you can see if it's making enough of an impact to keep enabled on your device.


5/19/2023 - Android App Update

  • Vibration fix for Logitech GCloud (workaround)

  • Updated UI theme for fun (green)

  • Added orientation lock for all orientations

  • Added surveys as alternatives to ads for fun

  • Fixed chrome render engine "quit game" not working.


5/04/2023 -Steam Deck Minor Release: 1.5.1

  • Made logo background transparent

  • Added missing icon image

  • Removed 'xbPlay' from the title of xCloud shortcuts

  • Added popups with login details when login completes (to help track login bug reports)

  • Added popup when remote features on the console is disabled (to help track login bug reports)


4/27/2023 - Steam Deck 1.5.0 release

  • Fixed "0 folder bug".

  • Pressing B on the xCloud title picker now returns to the main menu.

  • Artwork is now downloaded at the same time as creating the shortcut. So you no longer need to reboot twice to see artwork.

  • Added a 'sync all artwork' button in the 'help' section to update all xCloud titles incase they get out of sync.

  • Added 'Add Anyway' option if the shortcut fails to add due to duplication.

  • Touching dialog screen no longer hides the dialog.

  • Various code refactors / cleanup.


04/18/2023 - Steam Deck 1.4.0 release:

  • Fixed input lag issue related to using incorrect xcloud regions (resulting in excess lag)

  • Updated system dialogs to respond to dpad

  • Updated xCloud shortcuts to only login when creds are expired (not before every launch)

  • Updated xCloud shortcuts to close entire app when quit instead of returning to the main menu

  • Added extra error details when an xCloud shortcut fails to be created due to duplication

  • Removed repetitive 'no consoles found' popup when you only have gamepass with no console

  • Add selectable language / region / console

  • No longer require the connect button to be clicked to start the stream


04/13/2023

  • Steam Deck 1.3.1 release:

  • Added the ability to add an xCloud game directly to your Steam library (with artwork).


04/09/2023 - Steam Deck 1.2.2 release:

  • Added xhome and xcloud=titleId launch params.

  • Fixed trial "Unlock" not working.

  • Added game artwork/icons.

  • At this point, there are no know issues so no longer considering the steam deck port Beta. Please let me know of any bugs 🙂


04/05/2023

  • iOS: Fixed login bug

  • iOS: Fixed xCloud over cellular. Still working on xHome over cellular.

  • Steam Deck 1.2.0: Fixed controller recognition issues for both desktop and gaming mode.


3/29/2023


3/12/2023

  • The iOS release was finally approved by Apple 🥹 , the change includes:

  • Fixes the iOS login bug preventing some people from using the app

  • Added device vibration

  • Allows xCloud to work by itself (without needing a console associated with your account).

  • Hides the bottom swipe bar by default.

  • Made the app mostly work with Apple Silicon laptops.

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2/28/2023

  • Added community builds feature. You can now save your custom touch layouts publicly for anyone to download. Hopefully, over time there will be a large number of user-created game-specific touch layouts to choose from.

  • Added language translation feature (google translate) to the side menu for browsers where English isn't the default language.

  • Added the side menu with the 'Game Mods' feature to the gamepad-only mode.


2/18/2023

  • Added more controller mods

  • Added guide buttons back into default controllers

  • Added video settings, including scale/zoom, brightness/contrast, etc.

  • Added performance settings including force keyframe refresh options and bitrate control from the options side menu. Planning to migrate all in-app settings to the in-game side menu eventually.


2/1/2023

  • Added "controller mods" feature (Remote Play -> Side Menu -> Settings -> Controller mods).

  • Added more default touch control layouts with tilt controls.


1/23/2023

  • Updated remote play to not require you to be on the same network as your console. On an IPv4 only setup, requires port forwarding.

  • Major streaming UI changes (side menu)

  • Updated default touch controls and added additional touch controls to choose from


12/10/2022

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11/30/2022

  • Added GeckoView and Chrome render engine options to fix white/black screen issues on Odin/Fire 4k max

  • Added device vibration for gameplay

  • Added controller vibration  for gameplay (Requires Android 12+/Wired on most controllers)


10/09/2022

  • Updated audio from mono to stereo

  • Added ability to add the same button multiple times for custom controllers

  • Added ability to change xcloud language

  • Added ability to connect multiple external controllers to the app at once (will sum inputs) - closest I can get to supporting copilot until microsoft allows copilot with remote play.

  • Added ability to double tap the video screen to show/hide the info bar and controller overlay.


9/25/2022

  • FireTV version of the app added

  • Added homescreen remote widgets

  • Added voice controller

  • Added 'capture game debug logs' setting so users can send logs to help troubleshoot support requests.


9/16/2022

  • Fixed login continually prompting for username/password input

  • Added remember console option

  • Added ability to disable xCloud check during login (to speedup login process if you dont use xCloud).


8/7/2022

  • Fixed msal unable to login bug (actually I didnt fix it completely)

  • Major remote play performance improvements (should reduce lag significantly)

  • Update xCloud game picker to scroll faster

  • Update TV app to allow remapping of the center nexus button to other buttons (cant intercept home button press though)

  • Fixed choppy audio issue


8/1/2022

  • Added media remote keyboard feature

  • Fixed weird sounds when casting to a TV

  • Added xcloud feature to TV app

  • Added settings to TV app

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