Written by Dante Uzel on 21 March 2025 11:37
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An official Xbox blog post has sparked speculation about the future of Xbox gaming after an accidental image leak revealed a mock-up of the Xbox user interface that included a tab labeled “Steam.” Microsoft has since removed the image, but the unintended slip has led to speculation that Xbox may be planning to allow players to access their Steam libraries on Xbox consoles.
The blog post, titled "GDC 2025: Opening a Billion Doors with Xbox," was written by Leo Olebe, VP of Global Partnerships at Xbox. In the original post, which was later spotted by XboxEra, a featured image showed the Xbox games library interface displayed across various devices, including a laptop, a phone, and an ROG Ally. Upon closer inspection, the UI included a tab labeled “Steam” next to other filters like “Installed,” “Game Pass,” and “Recently Added.”
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The appearance of this “Steam” tab raised immediate speculation. Positioned between the “Game Pass” and “Owned” filters, it suggests that Xbox may be planning to integrate Steam into its ecosystem, potentially allowing users to access and play their Steam games on an Xbox console. This led to rumors that future Xbox consoles might support Steam titles, offering players the ability to play across platforms more seamlessly.
In addition to the image leak, the blog post also highlighted Xbox’s ongoing commitment to an open gaming ecosystem. Olebe emphasized the company’s philosophy, stating, “We believe that gamers should be able to play the games they want, with the people they want, anywhere they want.” He also reiterated Xbox's mission to make every screen in the world an Xbox, underscoring the importance of empowering game creators to deliver content across all platforms without barriers.
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