Xodus Nexus enables local Xbox Game Pass downloads on Steam Deck
Open-source launcher Xodus Nexus integrates the Xodus project to allow downloading and playing Xbox Game Pass games locally on Linux and Steam Deck, replacing cloud-only access.
Summary
Xodus Nexus, an open-source launcher by domsvoboda, combines Xodus's Microsoft Store game support with Xbox account integration, license checking, and package downloading into a single tool. It runs on the Steam Deck with its own runtime and now has experimental gamepad support when added to Steam. Some games like Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2 work with online play, while UWP titles including The Witcher 3 and Gears of War 4 currently do not. Cloud saves function in some games.
What works and what doesn't in Xodus Nexus
- Working titles: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2; online multiplayer functional
- Non-working titles: The Witcher 3, Gears of War 4, Farming Simulator 25 and other UWP games; may be patched later
- Runtime: Self-contained runtime bundled with the launcher
- Input: Experimental Steam Deck gamepad support via Steam overlay; touch screen currently more reliable
- Saves: Cloud save support available in some games
- Performance gap: No shared shader cache compared to native Steam versions
Why it matters
This addresses a long-standing gap in Steam Deck's software library, removing dependence on cloud streaming for Game Pass access. The open-source nature of Xodus Nexus allows community contribution to expand game compatibility.
Original reference: steamdeckhq.com →