The marketplace client was officially released in December 2009, eventually supporting "Games on Demand" and in-game DLC purchases.
By 2022, the original marketplace client stopped logging in entirely due to security updates (disabling TLS 1.0 and 1.1). Most modern Microsoft titles are now distributed via the Microsoft Store or PC Game Pass. Top Microsoft Games for Windows Today microsoft games for windows marketplace 35500 top
Microsoft began phasing out the standalone marketplace in 2011, merging its content with the Xbox website. The marketplace officially closed on August 22, 2013. The marketplace client was officially released in December