Xbox Clubs on PC removed ? WHY?!

au.ZNEB · Dec 19, 2023

Playing on Windows 10. PC specs irrelevant as this is an app issue / missing feature.
When we used to have the Xbox console companion app on PC a few years ago, we had almost all features for our xbox's, on the app.
Which was great for social interaction and playing games with like-minded players, through clubs, or the Looking for group feature.

Now on PC, we have absolutely no access to any of those features.
Seeing as Xbox pioneered "social" features for gaming over the last few years (xbox live, xbox parties etc).
I really struggle to understand why the decision was made to remove this feature, and why nothing has been done to re-introduce these features to the new and "improved" Xbox app.

PLEASE!!! add back clubs and the looking for group features for PC xbox users!!

:)

Jhonkito

Hi, Au.ZNEB my name is Jhon, and will be a pleasure help you

You're absolutely right, the removal of Xbox Clubs and Looking for Group features from the PC Xbox app (now simply called "Xbox") has been a source of frustration for many players. While there's no official explanation from Microsoft for the exact reason behind this decision, here are some possible factors:

Focus on console app: It's possible that Microsoft prioritized development resources towards enhancing the Xbox app for consoles, considering that's where the majority of players reside.

Reduced user engagement: Perhaps usage data indicated that Clubs and Looking for Group features weren't seeing enough engagement on PC compared to consoles, leading to their removal.

Technical challenges: Integrating these features seamlessly with the new Xbox app on PC might have presented technical challenges that haven't been overcome yet.

Future plans: While there's no confirmation, Microsoft might have plans to reintroduce these features in a future update to the Xbox app on PC.

Community feedback: Many players, yourself included, have been vocal about their displeasure with the absence of Clubs and Looking for Group features on PC. Microsoft might be taking this feedback into account for future development plans.

You can check more information about this following the next link where some user have the same question as you:

https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/ef0e165c-95c3-4a99-bc4b-aa06fe6b96b8

https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/comments/165l1ck/no_more_xbox_clubs_on_pc/

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/comments/14rp1eg/cant_see_clubs_in_xbox_pc_app/

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

I hope the information I gave you has been useful, have a happy day.

MaverickF14E

The club wasn't removed, so that likely isn't the reason. The post getting people to join the club was removed.

My group was created by law enforcement and military personnel, and the post was to simply look for more to join us. That's it. No vulgarity, no mention of sensitive events, nothing. Not to mention that the reason given to me was for mention of "sensitive
events" or "notorious organizations". None of that happened.

Why should I take to other platforms to look for likeminded gamers when everyone else can do it freely on Xbox LIVE? Isn't that what the club system is for?

Goth Lady Death

Basically there is no way for you to access Xbox Clubs now. I think Microsoft is getting rid of clubs in the future. They've pretty much eliminated them everywhere except on the console and they're pretty hidden there. I'm a club owner and not very happy myself, as I used the companion app on pc to manage my club. There are no ways to access Xbox clubs on pc or mobile at the moment.

Arrahant

There does not seem to be any way to access clubs on Windows PC at the moment! As far as I'm aware the companion app is no longer working. When I run the companion app I get a: "We're consolidating Xbox experiences on PC and will no longer support this app." When you select 'Club feed' or 'Check in with club' from within Forza Horizon the Xbox app for PC is brought up, but that does not seem to have a menu that allows you to access clubs. What is wrong with Microsoft nowadays

Goth Vampirella

To access Xbox Clubs on the new Xbox App, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open the Xbox App on your PC or Mobile device.

2. Click on the "Social" tab at the bottom of the screen.

3. Click on "Clubs" at the top of the screen.

4. Here, you will see a list of all the Clubs you are a member of. You can also search for new Clubs to join.

This doesn't work because the Xbox App on Pc has no Social Tab anywhere. The new Xbox App for PC basically is really only useful if you use Gamepass. It lacks many features the Xbox Companion App had. Clubs are no where to be found on it. As for the Mobile App, Same thing. The Social tab has no clubs anywhere. Thanks for the response though...

Xbox Clubs on PC removed ? WHY?!