

Accessibility has also been optimized, with some improved keyboard shortcuts and hotkey support for keyboard users and with other assistive technologies. Other changes include the album cover view being in fullscreen, and a refresh to the mini player.

The new Media Player can also play video, as part of Groove's rebranding from a music streaming service to a media player. It was offered to all Windows 11 users starting on February 15, 2022, with Windows 10 users following in January 2023. It is the successor to Groove Music (previously Xbox Music), Microsoft Movies & TV and Windows Media Player. Media Player, designated as Windows Media Player in the Microsoft Store, is a video and audio player developed by Microsoft for Windows 11 and subsequently backported to Windows 10.
