Microsoft has released a very important update for Xbox Series X/S consoles introducing the redesigned boot animation, along with some other fun features for gamers. The update highlights Microsoft's continued focus on improving both the Xbox ecosystem, including Xbox Game Pass, and the experience around its flagship games.
In mid-May, CEO Asha Sharma announced the launch of the new Xbox console home screen, but many people were confused when it didn't show up for them right away. That's because it was initially rolled out to participants in the Xbox Insider program, which provides early access to system updates and new features before they're widely released. Insiders have an impact on the Xbox gaming experience by providing feedback, completing surveys, reporting issues, and even participating in playtests. And in this case, they got a sneak peek at the new console startup animation.
New Xbox console and controller officially revealed
During the Xbox Games Showcase, fans worldwide will get their first look at a special new model of the Xbox Series X console and controller.
Xbox Series X/S New launch animation is now available for everyone
On June 10, Microsoft began rolling out the update that would bring the revamped boot animation and sound to Xbox Series X/S consoles, among others. Players will be able to see the new screen when they turn on their consoles while using Shutdown. The update also introduces new Gamerscore milestone badges that progress as players increase their scores, with badge levels ranging from 1,000 to 10,000,000.
Another feature added in the update includes new library filters that make it easier to distinguish owned games from shared ones. It should also make it easier to discover titles that are owned, installed, or no longer available, like those that were previously on Xbox Game Pass. Also, games that are not compatible with the specific device will not be displayed. For example, Kinect games will only appear on Xbox One consoles that support Kinect.
The update also introduces a redesigned Rewards experience accessible directly from the home screen, as well as sharper Gamerpics and game artwork for Xbox Series X users running their consoles at 4K resolution. Microsoft also implemented several bug fixes that affected game installations, update queues, and dashboard functionality.
Guess the games from the emojis.
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Guess the games from the emojis.
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On June 12, Microsoft released another update, this targeting Forza Horizon 6the latest entry in Playground Games' open world racing series. Shortly after the game launched on May 19 for Xbox Series X/S and PC, players began experiencing issues with their saves becoming corrupt or disappearing entirely. Despite this, the game has broken franchise records, with Forza Horizon 6 more than doubling FH5Steam's highest number of concurrent players during its early access period. Still, the save issue was a major issue that greatly hampered players' experiences with the title, and the new console update should fix the issue.
