Microsoft Store on the web testing new look for apps and games

If you've visited the Microsoft Store in a web browser recently, you'll have noticed the pattern for app and game pages has remained relatively static for some time. Now, it looks similar Microsoft is looking to shake things upwards and bring the experience a little closer to what you encounter in the Microsoft Store app for Windows ten.

As initially spotted last calendar week by OnMSFT and Windows Latest, the web version of the Microsoft Shop is being overhauled with a new look for both apps and games. For games, you'll initially see a big background with a trailer playing, if bachelor. Scrolling down the page volition bear witness more information most the game, including system requirements, related titles, and quick access to clips and broadcasts from Mixer.

For apps, the new layout is similar, but without a trailer playing in the background. 1 nice feature of the new design for apps is that the web store will tell you if y'all already own a sure product with a large checkmark above the app'southward logo. Of course, the choice to install the app by opening it in the Microsoft Shop app is still here, every bit is a giant list of related apps you may similar.

Functionally, the new design acts only every bit you've been used to with the older wait. Yet, it looks much sleeker, particularly for games. And the quick access to broadcasts and clips is more reminiscent of the Shop experience on Xbox.

It's unclear for now if this is an A/B test or if Microsoft is gradually propagating the new feel to all users. So far, I've spotted the new look in both Chrome and Firefox. Withal, some take reported seeing the overhaul in Edge equally well.

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