The Xbox mobile store isn’t dead yet
Microsoft’s new Gaming boss Asha Sharma has indicated that the Xbox mobile game store is not dead, despite earlier reports suggesting the project had been abandoned. Sharma posted on X that Microsoft filed an amicus brief three weeks prior in the ongoing Epic vs Apple legal dispute, signaling the company’s commitment to mobile competition and a more open gaming ecosystem.
In her statement, Sharma emphasized that “the idea of an Xbox mobile store is not dead,” addressing industry speculation about whether Xbox would pursue mobile gaming ambitions. The amicus brief filing demonstrates Microsoft’s position that mobile competition matters and that gaming should move toward a more open platform landscape, supporting similar efforts by Epic Games in challenging Apple’s App Store policies.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney quickly endorsed Microsoft’s mobile store plans, indicating shared vision between the companies for more competitive mobile gaming platforms. Sharma’s comments represent a potential turning point for Xbox’s mobile ambitions following earlier doubts about the project’s viability. With new leadership backing and formal legal action supporting the initiative, Microsoft appears to be signaling renewed commitment to competing in the mobile gaming space alongside its console and cloud gaming offerings.