The new Media Player combines both audio and video playback into one app.

Groove Music, which originally launched as Xbox Music, served as the primary music player for Windows 8 and 10. However, as part of Microsoft's effort to modernize Windows 11, the app underwent a massive overhaul and was rebranded as .

While the "Groove Music" name is mostly a thing of the past, you can still access your music library and even reinstall the classic experience if you prefer it. The Evolution: From Groove Music to Media Player