Xbox Series X|S System Update Adding 4 New Features Fans Have Waited Years For

Published Aug 6, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT Known as 'Cyberpunk 2077's' biggest fan, Angharad is a Welsh games writer who thrives in anything related to digital storytelling. If a video game explores the intricacies and horrors of womanhood, she is there. Thanks to previous work at GAMINGbible, GameByte, The Loadout, Game Luster, Angharad has built a strong understanding of both the digital world and what fans want from it and is eager to share her thoughts and expertise with readers. The Xbox Series X/S consoles may have released all the way back in November 2020, but it seems as though the newest iteration of the Xbox is still going strong as Microsoft is back with yet another batch of console improvements. At first, these improved features will be rolled out to members of the Xbox Insider program, but will eventually be implemented across all Xbox Series X/S consoles in time. What makes this update all the more exciting is the fact that many of these features are ones that fans have been campaigning for for many years, so it is reassuring to know that Xbox is listening, even when it does not feel like it. So without further ado, let us take a look at the brand-new console improvements arriving on the Xbox Series X/S over the next few months. 4 Voice Chat in Game Captures The first feature is one that "players have been asking for," according to a Twitter/X post by Xbox head Asha Sharma. Up until now, capturing your best gaming moments whilst on a call with friends has omitted the voice chat from the final recording. However, that is now set to change as "XBOX Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring can choose to include chat audio in their game captures." Now, when you are in a party, you can decide whether to include voice in the recordings. It is also worth mentioning that other players in the recording will have to "opt in" to having their voice recorded, so bear this in mind when capturing those clips. 3 New Ways to View Achievements Chasing 100% completion is a big thing for many gamers, and now, a brand-new feature will allow you to track your achievements a lot easier. "Whether you’re chasing 100% completion, tracking your next Gamerscore milestone, or revisiting old favorites," XBOX Insiders in Alpha Skip-Ahead members will now be able to sort games by name, completion percentage, Gamerscore earned, or number of Achievements unlocked. Additionally, you will be able to select your 'last played' game for even easier access. 2 More Control Over Your Cloud Save Starting with Forza Horizon 6, players will now be able to restore previously synced cloud saves directly from their Xbox console. Available via supported games, this feature will allow you to find previous versions of your save whilst also browsing available cloud save versions. As such, you will be able to restore a previous save. To find this, you will need to head to Manage game & add-ons > Saved data > Restore saved data on supported games, starting with Forza Horizon 6. 1 More Games on Wishlist Now, for the first time, Xbox Series X/S users will be able to add up to 1,000 games to their wishlist. "Whether you’re building a backlog, keeping an eye on future launches, or waiting for the right time to jump in, you’ll now have plenty of room to organize the games you don’t want to miss." If you are anything like me, however, you will soon forget the games you have added, especially with up to a 1,000 to keep track of. Xbox Founded November 15, 2001 Owner Microsoft Known For Halo, Forza, Gears of War