Microsoft reportedly planning to bring more Windows games to Steam

For a while, Microsoft was pushing its Xbox PC app quite heavily, with the promise of Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere giving users a reason to purchase their PC titles through Xbox as opposed to other storefronts. With Steam continuing to dominate the space however, it appears as though Microsoft might be conceding to the platform – with insiders claiming that more PC titles are set to make their way over to Steam.

As reported by known Xbox insider Jez Corden (via Windows Central), Microsoft “wants to bring more of its experiences to Windows and Steam alike” claiming to have “heard some heavy-hitting Xbox first-party experiences, presently not on Steam, will show up there in the coming months.”

No further details were provided, but given the fact that most of the first-party Xbox games from the past generation launched day-and-date on Valve's platform, Corden is likely referring to older releases.

With Microsoft owning the likes of Zenimax and Activision, there are dozens of games no longer available on Steam – either due to them never appearing on the platform in the first place, or were eventually delisted for whatever reason.

Of course, there have been various leaks and rumours claiming that older Transformers titles published under Activision back in the day could make a return. Similarly, older Wolfenstein and Prey titles were delisted from Steam years ago.

By far the biggest deal however would be if Microsoft were to bring Minecraft and World of Warcraft to Steam – though this is little more than speculation.

Regardless, having more titles available on as many platforms would be welcome to see, for the sake of preservation if nothing else.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this rumour? What titles do you think Corden is referring to? What older/delisted Xbox games would you like to see brought over? Let us know down below.

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