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2022
Microsoft expands access to Amazon Appstore Preview in Windows 11
Microsoft began rolling out broader U.S. access to the Amazon Appstore Preview through the Microsoft Store, allowing Windows 11 users to access more than 1,000 apps and games. The feature is offered in partnership with Amazon.
2021
Microsoft announces third-party storefront integration in Microsoft Store
Microsoft announced that it would allow third-party app storefronts to integrate into the Microsoft Store. Amazon and Epic Games were named as the first storefronts expected to become discoverable there in the coming months; storefront apps, rather than their separate games and apps, would be listed.
2021
Microsoft Store opens to third-party storefront apps
Microsoft announced that the Microsoft Store on Windows is opening to third-party storefront apps, including those from Amazon and Epic Games, which users can find and install through the Store.
2021
Reddit app arrives in Microsoft Store
Reddit's official progressive web app became available in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
2021
Microsoft Store receives an update
Microsoft Store received an update with multiple quality improvements, including support for automatic scrolling under Spotlight.
2021
Microsoft announces a new Microsoft Store for Windows 11
Microsoft announced a redesigned Microsoft Store for Windows 11, with support for additional app types and options for developers to use their own commerce platforms. The store was planned to enter preview the following week and roll out officially in the fall.
2021
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds app on the Microsoft Store
Samsung released its Galaxy Buds app on the Microsoft Store; the article says it is currently compatible only with Galaxy Buds Pro.
2021
Microsoft announces lower PC game revenue share
Microsoft announced that the developer share of net revenue from PC game sales on Microsoft Store would rise from 70% to 88%, effective August 1. The change applies to PC, not Xbox consoles.
2021
Microsoft announces Lunar New Year game sale
Microsoft announced a Lunar New Year sale offering discounts on selected Xbox and PC games, with discounts of up to 55% on Xbox games and up to 75% on PC games. The sale was stated to run through February 15.
2020
Microsoft Store offers winter discounts on Surface devices
Microsoft's official store was offering winter-period discounts on Surface laptops and devices, with savings of up to £230; the sale was described as concluding at the end of January.
2020
Microsoft announces permanent closure of physical stores
Microsoft announced that it would permanently close its 83 Microsoft Store physical retail locations and focus on its online store.
2020
Microsoft announces plan to permanently close its retail stores
Microsoft announced a plan to permanently close its retail stores as part of a strategic change to its retail business, while continuing online retail and customer service. The reports describe four experience centers as remaining open; one report says almost all Microsoft Store retail locations would close, while another says every retail store would close.
2020
Microsoft closes all Microsoft Store locations
Microsoft announced that all Microsoft Store locations worldwide were closed effective immediately and would remain closed until further notice, citing the coronavirus pandemic and customer and employee safety.
2020
Surface Pro X discounts offered
Surface Pro X was available at discounts of up to $200, with a bundle deal reducing the tablet with the Surface Slim Pen and keyboard by $322. The discounts were available at Amazon, the Microsoft Store and Best Buy.