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New Preview Beta & Delta 1806 System Update – 6/19/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Beta and a subset of the Delta Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180615-1909). We are adding more Delta users with this release as we are targeting the upgrade process and will move the remaining set of Delta users in over the next few weeks as we flight new builds to test the upgrade process. Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Fast Start Xbox One Insiders we have added the Fast Start technology in the build and we would love your help testing the install performance of the following games: The Flame in the Flood ... Read more

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New Preview Alpha & Alpha Skip Ahead 1806 System Update – 6/18/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180615-1909). Read on for more about the new features, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Fast Start Xbox One Insiders we have added the Fast Start technology in the build and we would love your help testing the install performance of the following games: The Flame in the Flood Fuzion Frenzy Screamride Spelunky Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 Dovetail Games Euro Fishing The Golf Club We will light up a Quest and Survey later today for feedback! Game Pass Tab ... Read more

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New Update for Xbox One Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Beta!

by Scott, Xbox Program Manager Posted on June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

A new update is now available for the Xbox One Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Beta! The version of this update is 1.0.0.173 and contains fixes for the following issues: Fixed a crash that occurred on Champion difficulty Updated the Hero Selection menu Fixed graphical issues in levels Resolved multiple issues with audio and music If you haven't yet joined the Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Beta, it is currently open to all Xbox Insiders on Xbox One. Please follow the instructions below to join. NOTE: Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is still in development–expect to encounter bugs and issues, and note that certain content and features are missing from this Beta version. No progress from the... Read more

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New Avatar Editor Debuts to Xbox Insiders

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 18, 2018June 19, 2018

Get a Head Start on Customizing Your New Avatar First unveiled last year, a major update to Avatars is arriving today for Xbox Insiders. Avatars will be a unique representation of your desired style, personality, creativity, and mood as you play on Xbox One. As an Xbox Insider, you’re among the first to get your hands on the new Avatars. With this release, you can get a head start on creating a new Xbox Avatar within the beta Xbox Avatar Editor app. We’re starting things off with a selection of customizable appearance and closet items in each category. Additional accessories, props, moods, clothing, and appearance categories will be unlocked in the near future, and more content will... Read more

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New Preview Beta & Delta 1806 System Update – 6/17/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 17, 2018June 17, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Beta and a subset of the Delta Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180612-1920). We are adding more Delta users with this release as we are targeting the upgrade process and will move the remaining set of Delta users in over the next few weeks as we flight new builds to test the upgrade process. Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Feature and Help wanted! Fast Start - Xbox One Insiders we have added the Fast Start technology in the build and we would love your help testing the install performance of the following games: The Flame in the... Read more

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New Preview Alpha & Alpha Skip Ahead 1806 System Update – 6/15/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180612-1920). Read on for more about the new feature, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Game Pass Tab Preview Alpha and Alpha – Skip Ahead users will notice that the Entertainment tab has been replaced on the dashboard with Game Pass content. This new tab allows for easy access to the Game Pass catalog and is only available in the US region at this time, so Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Insiders in regions outside of the US will continue to see the Entertainment tab. If you... Read more

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New Preview Delta 1806 System Update – 6/14/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 14, 2018June 14, 2018

Starting at 6:00 p.m. PDT today, a subset of members of the Xbox One Preview Delta Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180608-1245). We are doing the subset of users as we are targeting the upgrade process and will move the remaining set of Delta users in over the next few weeks as we flight new builds to test the upgrade process. Read on for more about the new feature, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Group Your Games and Apps In this build we are enabling the Groups feature for all of the Preview BETA ring. You’ll need to take the new system update once available, and then perform a full power reboot of... Read more

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Microsoft Rewards Beta now available to all Xbox Insiders and in additional countries!

by Brian, Microsoft Rewards Senior Program Manager Posted on June 14, 2018June 14, 2018

The Microsoft Rewards Beta is now available to all Xbox Insiders and in the following additional countries! Australia France Germany Ireland New Zealand Singapore United Kingdom To download the Microsoft Rewards app, open your Xbox Insider Hub and join the beta through the “Insider Content” page. In the app you’ll be able to join Microsoft Rewards (if you’re not already a member,) see exclusive offers just for Xbox fans, redeem your points for Microsoft Store gift cards, and check how many points you’ve earned from Microsoft purchases and searches with Bing. The app is available to Xbox Insiders in the following countries during this... Read more

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New Preview Alpha & Alpha Skip Ahead 1806 System Update – 6/14/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 14, 2018June 14, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180611-1920). Read on for more about the new feature, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Game Pass Tab Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead users will notice an update to your dashboard as we test out bringing a new Xbox Game Pass tab to the Xbox Home screen, enabling easy access to the catalog. This tab does replace the Entertainment tab. We’d love your feedback as we evaluate and refine the experience. Let us know what you think! Fixes: Apps Fixed an issue in... Read more

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New Preview Beta 1806 System Update – 6/12/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Beta Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180608-1245). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Mixer Shared Controller Leaderboards are functional now when share controller is started from any 1806 console e.g. https://mixer.com/sharecontroller Fixes: Clubs Fixed an issue sorting Clubs when viewing a list of Clubs. Home Fixed an issue where content on the dashboard tabs (Store, Mixer, Ads etc.) was not loading correctly. Fixed an issue where users Gamertag and Gamerscore were not aligned... Read more

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“Alpha – Skip Ahead” Ring Now Open to Alpha Xbox Insiders

by Leland, Xbox Program Manager Posted on June 11, 2018June 11, 2018

Last week, we announced our intentions to split the existing Alpha ring to give our community access to RS4 and RS5 builds simultaneously, and this week we’re putting that plan in motion. As of today, the “Alpha – Skip Ahead” ring is open for enrollment to current Alpha members in the Xbox Insider Hub. We don’t yet have an RS5 build available, so anyone who chooses to enroll in “Alpha – Skip Ahead” at this time will remain in sync with the current Alpha builds. However, enrolling early will ensure you access to a brand-new build and features as soon as possible. Not currently a member of the Alpha ring? No need to feel left out! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be... Read more

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New Preview Alpha 1806 System Update – 6/11/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 11, 2018June 11, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180608-1245). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Mixer Shared Controller Leaderboards are functional now when share controller is started from any 1806 console e.g. https://mixer.com/sharecontroller Fixes: Clubs Fixed an issue sorting Clubs when viewing a list of Clubs. Home Fixed an issue where content on the dashboard tabs (Store, Mixer, Ads etc.) was not loading correctly. Fixed an issue where users Gamertag and Gamerscore were not aligned... Read more

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Join the Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Beta on Xbox One!

by Scott, Xbox Program Manager Posted on June 8, 2018June 8, 2018

Face untold enemy hordes in Warhammer: Vermintide 2! From the developers of the award-winning Vermintide comes Vermintide 2, a visually stunning and action-intense first person co-op game pushing the boundaries of the genre. You and your allies are the only force standing against the onslaught of the mighty warriors of Chaos and the hordes of Skaven. If you fall, so shall the Empire. Choose a career for your Hero, climb the talent tree, pick from a vast range of unique weapons and gear, and hack through the ranks of the monstrous invaders! HOW TO PARTICIPATE NOTE: Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is still in development--expect to encounter bugs and issues, and note that certain... Read more

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Xbox One Update Preview: Try Out Even Earlier Builds with the New “Alpha – Skip Ahead” Ring, Coming Soon

by Savannah, Xbox Program Manager Posted on June 7, 2018June 7, 2018

Hi, Xbox Insiders! Throughout the tenure of the Xbox Insider Program, we’ve noticed our community is always eager to preview new features, apps and games in the pursuit of helping make Xbox an even better place to play. Right now, the Xbox Insider program gives Xbox Insiders a chance to try out console builds before they become widely available, but we’d like to further this effort and borrow a concept from our friends with the Windows Insider Program, namely branching our Alpha ring to preview RS4 and RS5 builds simultaneously. The "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring, which will become available to all Alpha members in the coming weeks and later by invitation to Xbox Insiders in other... Read more

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New Preview Beta 1806 System Update – 6/4/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 4, 2018June 4, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Beta Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180531-1920). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Additional Accessibility Options – New Narrator languages Users can now enable the new Narrator languages: Spanish (es-MX, es-AR, es-CO, es-CL), English (en-AU), Portuguese (pt-BR), Polish (pl), Swedish (sv-SE), and Dutch (nl-NL, nl-NB). Fixes: My Games & Apps Fixed an issue where users were seeing multiple Games & Apps categories appearing in their category lists. Groups Fixed an issue... Read more

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New Preview Alpha 1806 System Update – 6/3/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on June 3, 2018June 3, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180531-1920). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. Fixes: My Games & Apps Fixed an issue where users were seeing multiple Games & Apps categories appearing in their category lists. Groups Fixed an issue where users would have issues navigating Groups within the Guide. Localization Various localization issues fixed in this build. Settings Fixed an issue in which the console would turn back on after a full shutdown. System Performance Misc. performance... Read more

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r/XboxInsiders, Your Voice, and the Birth of Feature Fridays

by David, Xbox Program Manager Posted on May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

The Xbox Insider Team has been excited to watch the growth of the new Subreddit launched earlier this month. Not only has the growth surpassed our initial expectations, but the number of continued comments, upvotes, suggestions, reports, and updates has been incredible. To those of you who have been there and participated: Thank you! If you haven’t seen the new social space, head on over and check it out! Listening is key to helping Xbox deliver a great experience. It is because of that desire to listen that we knew we wanted a place for Xbox Insiders to record their ideas, suggestions, and requests for features that they want to see tested through the... Read more

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New Preview Alpha 1806 System Update – 5/31/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

Starting at 6:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180528-1920). Read on for more about the features, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Additional Accessibility Options – New Narrator languages Users can now enable the new Narrator languages: Spanish (es-MX, es-AR, es-CO, es-CL), English (en-AU), Portuguese (pt-BR), Polish (pl), Swedish (sv-SE), and Dutch (nl-NL, nl-NB). Fixes: Audio/Video Fixes for some Video apps such as the NBC app to fix audio/video sync issues. Localization Various localization issues... Read more

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New Preview Beta 1806 System Update – 5/30/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

Starting at 6:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Beta Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180524-1920). Read on for more about the features, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Group Your Games and Apps In this build we are enabling the Groups feature for all of the Preview BETA ring. You’ll need to take the new system update once available, and then perform a full power reboot of the console before Groups will be enabled for you. With so much content available, fans have asked for more options to organize libraries of games and apps. Today, we’re introducing a powerful new enhancement to... Read more

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New Preview Alpha 1806 System Update – 5/29/18

by Bradley Rossetti, Xbox Insider Team Lead Posted on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180524-1920). Read on for more about the features, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update. New Features: Mixer Broadcasting Users can now enable their camera to display full screen while broadcasting. Fixes: Activity Feed Sharing an item to the Community Twist or sharing an item from the community will no longer cause a 15 second lag. Clubs The focus glow will clip the Club Icon within the Club settings while in Light theme Localization Various localization issues fixed in this... Read more

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Check out Microsoft Rewards on Xbox!

by Brian, Microsoft Rewards Senior Program Manager Posted on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

Hello Xbox Insiders, we’re excited to announce that an app for Microsoft Rewards is now available for Preview Alpha through the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox One console. To download the Microsoft Rewards app, open your Xbox Insider Hub and join the beta through the “Insider Content” page. Don’t see the option to join the beta? Don’t fret, we’ll be rolling this app out to more Xbox Insiders in the coming weeks. In the app you’ll be able to join Microsoft Rewards (if you’re not already a member,) see exclusive offers just for Xbox fans, redeem your points for Microsoft Store gift cards, and check how many points you’ve earned... Read more: Check out Microsoft Rewards on Xbox!

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