Summary
Xboxhas issued a new system update that includes various quality-of-life updates. Although some gamers have been left feeling conflicted about the future ofXboxbased on several studio closures, the Xbox Games Showcase allowed the company the chance to demonstrate its commitment to keeping its fans pleased. It appears that there may be a more promising future ahead for Xbox than some gamers had considered.
The Xbox Games Showcase provided insight into what the next year may look like for the company, which included standout reveals such as anewGears of Wargame, and a trailer for the upcomingDoom: The Dark Ages. In addition to the excitement for new games, the developers at Xbox have kept a consistent flow of updates to the systems to ensure that everything is running in the best state possible.
Xbox’s new update introduces several new features for its users as well as quality-of-life updates. The update allows users more freedom of choice in various areas, such as how they want backgrounds to function, and introduces a beta feature for cloud gaming in addition to more general console, accessory, PC, and cloud gaming improvements. For home consoles, users will now be able to further personalize backgrounds by selecting the specific game art they want on theirXbox consoles.
Furthermore, Xbox gamers have received updates that facilitate switching to wireless networks. Consoles are now able to remember 10 wireless networks and reconnect without needing to re-enter passwords. Users can also change their subscription plans within their console settings, which provides gamers ease of access when it comes to managing aGame Pass subscription. For accessibility, Xbox controllers have been updated to support the use of up to 12 buttons, a second stick, and a hat switch, and functionality for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has been updated for smoother wireless disconnects.
In addition, a few gamers were previously able to use sub-navigation menu options in Game Pass, and now, that feature is available for all PC Game Pass users. Here, there are buttons that can link players to publishers such as Xbox Game Studios, EA Play, and Riot Games. Throughout many of these updates, it appears that Xbox is prioritizing the quality of life for many of its users. After what many gamers consider anincredible Xbox Games Showcase, it appears that the confidence that users have in the platform has been strengthened by the company’s attention to detail.
Xbox June Update Notes
Personalize Your Home Backgrounds Even More
Do you have a favorite dynamic background? Or do you prefer to look at game art? Before today’s rollout, you had to decide whether you wanted to enjoy that dynamic background vs. rotating through all the game art. Now you can mix and match – no need to compromise. You can find the new options underSettings>General>Personalization>My Background>Show selected game art.
Want even more options? There’s also a new setting that lets you adjust your dynamic background color without changing your profile color.
Easily Connect Your Xbox to Your Wireless Networks
Switching between Wi-Fi networks just got a whole lot easier for your Xbox. You can now remember up to 10 wireless networks that you’ve used before and hop on them without typing the passwords again. It’s also easy to forget and disconnect from the wireless networks you’re done with. No need to remember the Wi-Fi from your trip – unless you plan to go back! To check this out, go toSettings>General>Network settings>Manage wireless networks>Manage my networks.
Manage Your Subscriptions Directly From Your Console
you’re able to now update your subscription plan or turn on recurring billing within your console settings. Go toSettings>Account>Subscriptions, select your subscription, and then chooseChange subscription. Once you’re there, you’ll be able to select the options that work best for you.
Some Experiments You Might See on Your Console
We’re always experimenting and looking for ways to make your console experience even better. This month, you may notice updates such as the ability to find people using console search, updates to the Game Pass page layout and style, and additional information to search card results and flashcard store buttons. As we roll out these experiments, a random subset of players will be able to give them a try.
Xbox Wireless Controller Firmware Updates
Starting today, we’re rolling out a firmware update for your Xbox controllers. If you use the Xbox Adaptive Controller, you’ll have expanded support for more connected USB accessories. This update will better support full functionality of some accessibility peripherals. Each port now supports up to 12 buttons, a second stick, and a hat switch.
You’ll also see improvements to wireless disconnects for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 when a headset is attached to its 3.5mm audio port. Plus, you’ll get some other bug fixes to make your gaming smoother. Grab this update from theXbox Accessories appon the Xbox console or your Windows PC.
PC Gaming | Xbox App on PC Experience Updates
New Game Pass Sub Navigation Menu Is Now Available for All Players
Back in April, weannouncedthat we had started previewing this new menu with a subset of players. Today, we’re excited to share that all PC players can now enjoy these new navigation options inside the Xbox app on PC.
The Game Pass tab will now display options to directly access all games from Xbox Game Studios, EA Play, and Riot Games that are available in the catalog. EA Play is included with both PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate, and both Game Pass memberships also give you access to exclusiveRiot Games benefits.
With Game Pass, you can access all of the benefits above, and enjoy incredible new games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which willbe coming to Game Pass on day onelater this year. Game catalog and benefits vary byplan.
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) Updates
Managing Game Data for Cloud Gaming
We have enhanced features to support players in managing their game data on Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). Now you can self-manage game data and cloud saves for titles that are played on browser at xbox.com/play, from the Samsung smart TV app, and on other supported cloud-gaming devices. This is a vital tool to use for troubleshooting when corrupted data prevents gameplay, or to reset a game to its original state when you want to start a game from scratch. You can find instructions on how to manage game saves when using Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) onour support page.
Mouse and Keyboard for Cloud Gaming Is Now Available for All Players
Last month, weannouncedthat we started rolling out mouse and keyboard support for cloud gaming on Edge and Chrome browsers and the Xbox app on PC. These features are now available to all players. To access this feature on the Xbox app on PC, simply select the Cloud Gaming tab and navigate to thePlay with mouse and keyboardcollection, which includes all games supporting mouse and keyboard.
Help Shape the Future of Xbox
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We love hearing from the community, whether you have a suggestion for a new feature that you’d like to see added, or you want to give feedback on existing features that could use some improvement. We’re always looking for ways to improve Xbox experiences for players around the world. If you’d like to help create the future of Xbox and get early access to new features, join theXbox Insider Programtoday by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub forXbox Series X|S & Xbox OneorWindows PC. Let us know what you think!
Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
