Three New Console Features Begin Rolling Out Today For Xbox Insiders (November 12)

Three new console features began rolling out for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring, bringing fresh options to personalize the Xbox experience. According to Windows Central and Pure Xbox, the updates cover the home screen, library, and the guide menu, as Xbox prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary on November 15, 2026. These updates arrive under the leadership of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who has been delivering long-awaited features and announcements. Fans who focus on game ownership are receiving more control over how disc-to-digital licensed games appear in their library. In addition, users can now switch which side of the screen the Xbox guide appears on, offering a small but welcome change for navigation. Another notable addition allows users who make use of dynamic backgrounds to dynamically rotate between them. While Windows Central noted that it remains unknown how many dynamic backgrounds can be rotated between or if a limit exists, the feature offers a fresh way to change things up. Pure Xbox reported that these three new console features are rolling out first to members of the Alpha Skip-Ahead tier, with more tiers to follow before a eventual public release. Windows Central noted that these changes are expected to roll out gradually, arriving as steady progress is made to help Xbox get back on its feet and appeal to the masses. Online perception of Xbox has reportedly improved over the past few months amid a flurry of updates and announcements. Alongside the Insider preview, Xbox has launched several other initiatives, including the Xbox Playback feature for viewing gaming history and the release of 21 original Xbox games to PC via backwards compatibility. Furthermore, achievements are officially rolling out for four original Xbox games, addressing what Microsoft referred to as one of the top requested features from fans in recent memory.