Xbox brings Jump Back In and an accessible Friends Panel to Compact Mode

The changes are presently exclusive to the PC Gaming Preview

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Published onMay 9, 2024

published onMay 9, 2024

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WhenXbox introducedCompact Modeto the gaming platform’s PC app and handheld Windows consoles last year, it promised to enhance the mode’s experience in the coming months.

Now, there are going to be two major additions: aJump Back Infeature and seamless access to theFriends Panel, according toXbox’s official blog.

With theJump Back Infeature, you will be able to quickly view recently played games inCompact Mode. It will list the last nine recently played games at the top of the screen. Tap on any to open the title’sGame Hub,or right-click and start playing it right away!

As for theFriends Panel, you will be able to quickly access it via the sidebar, much like how you open the notifications. Xbox has confirmed plans to introduce more enhancements to theFriends PanelinCompact Modein future updates.

The two new additions,Jump Back Inand an easily accessibleFriends Panel, are currently being rolled out toXbox Insidersin thePC Gaming Preview. Based on the initial feedback, developers will decide on a future course of action.

To leave feedback, you could wait until next week when a survey is released in theXbox Insider Hub, available for download from theMicrosoft Store, or use theXboxPC app itself.

To drop feedback in theXbox app, click theProfileicon near the top right > chooseFeedback> select the relevant option > share your honest opinion > and clickSubmit.

Besides, we have more good news for all Xbox fans out there. Alot of games are coming to Xboxin the second half of2024, includingStarfield: Shattered StarsandMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024!

What’s your initial review of the additions to Xbox’sCompact Mode? Share with our readers in the comments section.

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