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Xbox Update Adds More Ways to Customize, Improves Remote Play, and More – News
Microsoft has begun rolling out a new update for Xbox insiders that will become available to every Xbox Series X|S owner in the future.
The update adds the ability to choose which startup animation to see, customize badges, more ways to find games and achievements in large lists, improves Remote Play with 1440p resolution, and more.
Power On, Your Way
Players have always made XBOX their own, now they have even more ways to personalize the experience. Earlier this year, XBOX Insiders got a first look at the new startup animation that welcomes players when they power on their console. Starting today, players can choose which startup animation they see, with options spanning from XBOX One through the latest generation. Whether revisiting a favorite era or celebrating their XBOX journey, players can select the experience that feels right for them. This new setting can be found under Settings > System > Startup, where players can also still choose whether the animation plays with sound or not.
Customize Your Showcase
Personalization doesn’t stop at startup. Last month, we gave players more insight into badges they’ve earned. Starting today, XBOX Insiders have more control over how those badges are showcased, with the ability to feature up to five badges in their profile card showcase and hide individual badges from their public profile.
More Ways to Find Your Stuff
Getting back to the games and achievements that matter most should be simple. Starting today, XBOX Insiders can use a new local search feature to quickly find specific games and achievements within large lists.
Available in My games & apps, official club achievement lists, and profile achievement history, local search works alongside existing filters and sorting options to help players find what they’re looking for faster.
Improved Remote Play Experience
Game from more places with even better streaming quality. With XBOX Remote Play, players can stream from their XBOX consoles to PCs, phones, TVs, and other devices. Now, XBOX Insiders in Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha on XBOX Series X|S can preview higher-quality XBOX Remote Play streaming, with support for up to 1440p resolution and increased video bitrates for sharper visuals and smoother gameplay on supported devices.
Because Remote Play uses the XBOX console you already own, it’s available as a benefit to all XBOX players with no additional subscription needed. During the testing period, some devices may not yet offer separate streaming settings for XBOX Cloud Gaming and Remote Play. If your streaming quality is set to Auto, Remote Play will automatically select the highest resolution and bitrate your device and network connection can support, regardless of the resolution shown in the setting.
If you’re already using Remote Play, make sure your console’s Display resolution is set to 1440p or 4K UHD in Settings > General > TV & display options to take advantage of these improvements. Otherwise, learn more about Remote Play here.
Continue Downloading While You Play On Cloud
Since June, XBOX Insiders have had the ability to stream a game while it installs or updates. Starting today, downloads can continue in the background while players stream when network conditions allow, helping reduce wait times and keep gameplay uninterrupted. XBOX Series X|S players will see the biggest gains.
Players can find this setting under Settings > Cloud gaming > Streaming preferences and turn it off at any time. As with all Insider features, feedback is welcome.
Speak More Clearly In Chat
Great conversations start with being heard. Starting today, XBOX Insiders on Xbox Series X|S can test Voice Clarity, an enhanced audio experience that helps reduce everyday background noise, making it easier for players to stay connected and communicate clearly with friends and teammates.
Voice Clarity will be enabled by default in party chat and in most games released since 2020. Players can manage this setting at Settings > General > Volume & audio output > Additional options.
Party Improvements (Help Us Test!)
As we continue to improve how players connect with friends, XBOX Insiders can help test updates designed to enhance the reliability and security of parties. These changes happen behind the scenes, but your feedback will help us ensure everything is working as expected. If you notice anything unusual, please submit feedback.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
