Xbox Upcoming System Update Focuses on Gamertags, Game Hubs and Wishlists
The next major system update for Xbox consoles will be pushed out soon-ish, as it’s now being tested by the Xbox Insider Program.
This new firmware update brings expanded Gamertag customization, improved wishlists, and more.
Read on for the new features incoming to all Xbox gamers very soon.
Xbox System Update Set to Be Released Soon Adds a Slew of New Features
The features confirmed include:
Unique Gamertags Expanded to 15 Characters
This update applies to gamertags that are unique and available, giving you more room to create a gamertag that feels like you. Gamertags that are not unique or contain non-Latin characters may have a suffix and will continue to support up to 12 characters.
XBOX 360 Achievements Now in Game Hubs
Now, when you open the game card for any installed XBOX 360 game, you’ll be able to quickly view achievement progress, captures, and other useful information. We’ve also added detailed achievement popups from any XBOX 360 game’s achievement list in your profile. Happy achievement hunting!
Play With Cloud While Your Game Updates
If a game requires an update and is available to stream through your Game Pass membership, you can start playing immediately with cloud gaming while the update downloads in the background. You’ll also see the option to launch with cloud gaming directly from the game card when a game is installing or updating.
Add Any Game to Your Wishlist from the Game Card
You can now add both released and upcoming games to your wishlist directly from game cards, giving you an easy way to keep track of the titles you want to play.
Once the system update is out for everyone, we’ll let our readers know.
Xbox has been very active in the news recently, with the Xbox Store seemingly adding quality-of-life features.
There are also more Xbox exclusives on the way every year, claims the company.
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