The new update preview for Insiders on Xbox consoles changes the way Game Time works, tweaking it based on feedback recently received through the Xbox Player Voice program. So far, the Xbox Player Voice program seems to be a huge success, and it also confirms that Xbox fans want more exclusive games than anything else, but that's definitely not something that can happen in a few days. However, it is about how players get information about playing time.
The Xbox Player Voice program is designed to be a place for Xbox players to send their feedback and wishes about the platform, and then Xbox will respond accordingly. As the company states, some ideas will move forward while others will not, depending on demand or in some cases it takes longer. This new change falls under the hotfix category, but it comes from Player Voice.
Xbox makes big changes to the results
Xbox insiders can get a glimpse of the major achievement changes now, but everyone else has to wait a little longer for the launch.
Xbox is changing how long you play and how it's displayed
In short, Xbox Insiders can currently preview a new OS update for Xbox consoles that will, among other things, adjust play times from days to hours. The demand and quick fix make sense. My PlayStation friends can tell me how many hours they have Apex Legends instantly, while I (as an Xbox gamer) have to sit down and convert days to hours with my handy dandy calculator. It's not a game-changing console update or anything, but it's a small victory for the program and for new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
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More updates are included in this Xbox preview before everything goes to a wider audience. It also includes some bug fixes, namely issues where the profile page was not showing, where the icon disappeared when navigating the menu, and other various stability and performance fixes. Xbox engineers are also looking into new issues that have surfaced around Gamerscore badges and how some games are not appearing in their My Games and Apps collection. Overall, this is a small but meaningful update for the Xbox community.
Since taking over from Phil Spencer as CEO, Asha Sharma seems to have racked up some small victories. The real test, though perhaps a preliminary test considering she won't even be CEO for 100 days, is the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. Fans will want to see the right games, released at the right time, with the right messages around them, and some of them are already set in stone for 2026. But depending on how it goes, this could be a pretty good year for Xbox in terms of brand identity and image.
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After all, the highest rated game of the year is right now Forza Horizon 6from developer Playground Games and publisher Xbox Game Studios. It remains to be seen whether this momentum will continue for the next releases, but things are looking up.
Xbox Update Preview Patch Notes
Via Xbox Support
Please note that this XBOX update preview contains the following experience or feature updates.
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Gaming hubs
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Starting today, playback time will be displayed in hours instead of days. Thanks for the feedback that helped shape this experience!
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Repairs included
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Thanks to all the great feedback from XBOX Insiders and the hard work of XBOX engineers, we're happy to announce that the following fixes have been implemented in this build:
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Profile
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Fixed an issue where some badges might not be displayed on the profile page when viewing theme previews.
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Rewards
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Fixed an issue where icon focus could disappear when navigating.
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System
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Various stability and performance fixes.
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Various updates to correctly reflect local languages in the console.
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Known issues
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While known issues may have been listed in previous XBOX Insider release notes, they are not being ignored! However, it may take longer for XBOX engineers to find a solution. See below for more information on known issues.
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My games and apps
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Users have reported that some games are not appearing in their collection. (2509,250820-2200)
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Solution: Try searching for the game in the store and verify if the game can be installed/launched.
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Profile
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Two Gamerscore badges may be displayed incorrectly when viewing your own profile. (2606,260513-2200)
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Some users have reported that some badges may be missing when viewing your own profile. (2606,260513-2200)
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If you experience any of these issues, we ask that you follow all of the instructions provided and submit feedback using Report a Problem. For more information about giving feedback and what happens when you do, go to:
