Updated Xbox PC app promises 60% faster loading and easier access to games, but CEO Asha Sharma says there's "plenty more to do"

The Xbox PC app hasn't had the best track record in recent years, but Microsoft is promising that it's now much faster and easier to use than before.

Starting today, anyone part of the Xbox Insiders program can try out the new improvements. According to Microsoft, the updated Xbox PC app now boots up 60% faster, several pages can launch up to 50% faster, and in-app windows can open up to 65% faster. The company acknowledged that performance can vary based on your set up, internet connection, device, and so on.