The new functionality lets you see and launch your Steam games in the Xbox app, which will be important for those new Windows-based PC gaming handhelds and their streamlined interface.

While you can launch games not purchased from Steam in its desktop app, games from the Microsoft Store or PC Game Pass need a little help to work.

Would you like to play Game Pass games from Xbox on your Steam Deck? Microsoft offers a way with Xbox Cloud Gaming: Here's how to set it up and start playing.

Microsoft's wide array of Xbox Game Pass titles are accessible for Steam Deck players to enjoy with this workaround using Xbox Cloud Gaming.