New Game Launching Mechanic Sparks Concern Among Gamers | Community Hub vs. Game Access
Edited By
David Brown
A growing number of players are voicing frustrations over recent changes to the game launching process on Microsoft platforms. Some are experiencing a shift where the community hub opens automatically instead of launching the game, leaving many feeling confused and dissatisfied.
What's Changing?
The issue began surfacing recently as players noticed that when initiating a game, rather than starting the title directly, they are redirected to the community hub. This new option appears to be account-specific, with some accounts reporting no changes while others grapple with this unexpected alteration. Players speculate that this could be a phased rollout, suggesting that not everyone is affected yet.
"Thanks, I thought something was wrong with my Xbox," one frustrated player noted.
User Reactions
Comments from the community reflect a mix of confusion and annoyance:
Some players find the change bothersome, stating, "Losing remote play, the rewards nerf, and convoluting the game launch process is starting to sour me against Microsoft."
Others have confirmed similar issues, saying, "It's a new thing that is rolling out to everyone."
A few players have managed to turn off the community hub option through settings, but general documentation regarding these changes seems absent.
Sources indicate that these changes were introduced in a recent system update but are still not visible to all. One player commented, "At least it is optional," highlighting a small silver lining amidst the confusion.
The Setup
For those encountering issues, it appears the option can be adjusted under Settings > General > Preferences > Games where a new category for Community Hub has been noted. However, it defaults to show the hub, which isn't clearly articulated in Microsoft's documentation.
Key Points of Discussion
▽ Some accounts launch directly into the game, while others default to the community hub.
✉ Not all users got this update, leading to confusion and perceived discrepancies.
✸ New settings options exist, but lack clear documentation.
Given the mixed sentiments, players seem to feel that Microsoft could improve communication regarding these updates. Will they address gamers' frustrations? As the conversation evolves, keen eyes are watching Microsoft’s next moves.