# XBOX PC app redesign shows performance improvements in early hands-on

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Date: 2026-10-10 (UTC)

An early look at Garrison shows a refreshed interface, clearer library browsing and layouts for mouse, keyboard and controller.

![Redesigned XBOX PC app library with game tiles and cloud-only labels](https://ammonis.top/assets/news/xbox-pc-app-redesign/cover.jpg)

**XBOX's PC app is getting a new interface**, according to [Windows Central's October 9 hands-on](https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/hands-on-xboxs-brand-new-pc-app-offers-big-performance-improvements). The early build, codenamed **Garrison**, includes layouts for mouse and keyboard as well as controller navigation.

## A clearer library

The library makes it easier to distinguish downloadable games from cloud-only titles. Store and game pages also share one interface, reducing the need to move between separate listings.

The hands-on report notes faster loading of a library with more than 1,400 games.

![Redesigned XBOX PC app showing Valor Mortis and installation progress](/assets/news/xbox-pc-app-redesign/game-details.jpg)

## Browsing and downloads

The desktop layout keeps navigation and friends in a left sidebar. Upcoming games appear in a grid, with hover cards offering a closer look at each title.

![XBOX PC app showing upcoming games and a PAPERHEAD hover card](/assets/news/xbox-pc-app-redesign/coming-soon.jpg)

The download queue shows installation progress, transfer speed and pause controls together.

![XBOX PC app download queue showing Valor Mortis installation progress and pause controls](/assets/news/xbox-pc-app-redesign/download-queue.jpg)

## When can players try it?

Jez Corden expects an Insider preview in the coming weeks, potentially before year-end, but a firm release date has not been announced.

Images: Windows Central / Jez Corden. Browsing and queue screenshots via [WinCentral's gallery](https://thewincentral.com/xbox-testing-garrison-pc-interface-project-helix/).