๐ฎ Configuring Xbox Game Pass on ggRock
Xbox Game Pass can be configured on ggRock much like other game launchers, with a few key considerations. This guide walks you through installation, testing, and deployment following ggCircuit best practices.
โ๏ธ Recommendation
Because of Microsoft Store / Xbox Game Pass requirements, there are two supported approaches:
Use the existing system drive: Install Xbox Game Pass titles to the current system (c:\) drive.
Remediation option: Create a new Games Image with a 4K block size and install Game Pass games there.
๐ก Most users already have a games drive created. You only need to create a new one (formatted with 4K) if you encounter compatibility issues and choose that remediation path.
1. Install the Xbox App
โ ๏ธ Important: Always install the Xbox app to the system image (C:), not the games drive. Some applications will fail if forced to install elsewhere.
On your test machine, install the Xbox app to
C:.Configure the Xbox app to install Game Pass titles to your games drive (e.g.,
G:\Games).
2. Test Functionality
Launch the Xbox app.
Install and run a game.
Verify that the game launches and plays successfully.
3. Apply Writebacks
Shut down the machine.
In the ggRock Web UI, go to Machines.
Select your test machine โ Apply Writebacks to commit the changes to the image(s).
โ Best Practices & Tips
Use a consistent drive letter (such as
G:) for the games drive across all machines.Do not use hardlinks or junctions to redirect appsโinstall the Xbox app itself only to
C:.If you encounter blue screens after installing certain Game Pass titles, review crash dump settings here:
๐ KB Article โ Crash Dump SettingsFor more details, see: