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Xodus Nexus is an unofficial Xbox-inspired desktop launcher for Linux that lets you browse the Microsoft Store, install Xbox PC games you own or can access via subscription, and play them through a shared, patched runtime.
Xodus Nexus is an unofficial Xbox-inspired desktop launcher for Linux that lets you browse the Microsoft Store, install Xbox PC games you own or can access via subscription, and play them through a shared, patched runtime.Is this an official Xbox app, or a community project?It is an independent, unofficial project built on top of Xodus; it is not released or supported by the upstream Xodus developers or by Microsoft/Xbox.
It is an independent, unofficial project built on top of Xodus; it is not released or supported by the upstream Xodus developers or by Microsoft/Xbox.How do I install and set it up?Download the latest x86_64 Linux AppImage from Releases, make it executable and run it, then use Settings to install the Nexus backend and runtime and sign in with your Microsoft account.
Download the latest x86_64 Linux AppImage from Releases, make it executable and run it, then use Settings to install the Nexus backend and runtime and sign in with your Microsoft account.What do I need to actually play games with it?A Microsoft account with a valid game purchase or an active subscription is required; if passkey sign-in gets stuck, a native or Flatpak install of Google Chrome is needed for browser sign-in.
A Microsoft account with a valid game purchase or an active subscription is required; if passkey sign-in gets stuck, a native or Flatpak install of Google Chrome is needed for browser sign-in.Does every Microsoft Store game actually work?No, compatibility varies by game: some titles are fully playable online, some only partially (missing matchmaking or online search), and others crash at launch; results come from manual testing and user reports, not a guarantee.
No, compatibility varies by game: some titles are fully playable online, some only partially (missing matchmaking or online search), and others crash at launch; results come from manual testing and user reports, not a guarantee.Does it work on any Linux distro, including Steam Deck?It ships as a Linux AppImage with optional application-menu install on supported distributions, and several compatibility reports specifically mention Steam Deck.
It ships as a Linux AppImage with optional application-menu install on supported distributions, and several compatibility reports specifically mention Steam Deck.Does the diagnostic log expose my account credentials?No, the local backend diagnostic log only contains safe error codes and operation results, not credentials, though you're advised to review it before sharing.
No, the local backend diagnostic log only contains safe error codes and operation results, not credentials, though you're advised to review it before sharing.Can I add my Xodus Nexus games to Steam?Yes, using Add to Steam in the game menu or Add Nexus to Steam in Settings creates a Non-Steam shortcut with artwork; this requires a native Linux Steam install, as Flatpak Steam is not yet supported.
Yes, using Add to Steam in the game menu or Add Nexus to Steam in Settings creates a Non-Steam shortcut with artwork; this requires a native Linux Steam install, as Flatpak Steam is not yet supported.Is controller navigation supported?Yes, there's experimental gamepad navigation for standard-mapped controllers (D-pad/stick to move, A to select, B to go back, etc.), alongside normal mouse, touch and keyboard controls.
Yes, there's experimental gamepad navigation for standard-mapped controllers (D-pad/stick to move, A to select, B to go back, etc.), alongside normal mouse, touch and keyboard controls.What happens to save data when I uninstall a game?You can choose to keep or permanently delete the install folder (bypassing Trash); deleting it also removes saves stored inside that folder, while saves stored elsewhere are untouched.
You can choose to keep or permanently delete the install folder (bypassing Trash); deleting it also removes saves stored inside that folder, while saves stored elsewhere are untouched.Are Xbox achievements and cloud saves available?Xbox sign-in and cloud saves are available for supported games, and each game page shows its description, categories, screenshots, achievements and time played, depending on account and game support.
Xbox sign-in and cloud saves are available for supported games, and each game page shows its description, categories, screenshots, achievements and time played, depending on account and game support.What are similar projects?highball, SFF, bloodborne_pc, exodium, lutris, CircuitLordVRModInstaller, hearthstone-linux-gui, Proton
highball, SFF, bloodborne_pc, exodium, lutris, CircuitLordVRModInstaller, hearthstone-linux-gui, Proton