Microsoft has announced that the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S will be getting a major firmware update next week! The Xbox March update will see a few key features added, and preps the console for the release of the official Xbox wireless headset!
Head on below for the summary and key points gamers need to remember once the firmware patch is out on March 16.
Xbox March Update Summary:
- The Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows 10 is getting an update ahead of the launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset.
- New toggle settings are available for FPS Boost and Auto HDR for backward compatible games.
- Achievements are coming back to the Xbox app (mobile),
- A new way to manage your Xbox subscriptions is coming to console.
The biggest feature coming are the toggles for the FPS Boost and Auto HDR! This should keep those last-gen games looking crispy and rich.
Backward Compatible Auto HDR and FPS Boost Settings
In February, Team Xbox announced backward compatible games were getting even better with FPS Boost. Choice is incredibly important when it comes to choosing how you play your favorite games. So this March, we’re rolling out our new toggles for both FPS Boost and Auto HDR.
In your game’s manage settings, you can choose your compatibility options and toggle on or off Auto HDR and FPS Boost. Once you restart the game, your selections will be applied – you can verify it by pressing the Xbox button and checking the indicators under the clock. Not every game will support these features, so the compatibility options may not be available for your game.
Achievements are returning in the Xbox app! The first update will include a list of achievements in the app, achievements details screen, and notifications for newly unlocked ‘cheevos! More features are planned to drop “in the coming months” says Microsoft.
Managing Xbox subscriptions will now be made easier too, as subscription management will be made available on the Xbox console of your choice!
For more on the March update, head on over here.