The most significant new addition is the ability to pre-download a game’s upcoming updates on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. This means that you won’t need to sit through a lengthy download on update release day and can instead jump right into the action.

Microsoft has detailed Xbox ’s September update, which is available out now. On the console side, this month’s update introduces the ability to pre-download game updates. The feature lets players download updates for games early, so that when the update is set to go live it can simply be installed and played.

Xbox is moving features from the Game Pass app into the regular one, meaning you'll no longer have to open both to find the feature you want.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Microsoft has announced a series of changes and quality-of-life improvements to both Xbox's UI and the Xbox app on mobile devices and PC. The update includes the ability to pre-load games and game updates on Xbox consoles via the mobile app, although Microsoft hasn't yet announced a specific date when this feature will go live.

Microsoft today announced that it will "soon" be combining its Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps on the iPhone and iPad, as well as on Android.

Xbox has just released a new update to round out September, offering new features to those using its services via the Xbox App, PC, and consoles. For PC players, things are getting more compact. For console users,

Microsoft surprises Xbox Game Pass subscribers with four games that they can play with their subscriptions later today.