A new Xbox Series X update is on the way to fix one of the console's most annoying issues: games not launching correctly when they require an update.
Xbox Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Insiders will now be notified immediately when an Xbox Series X game needs an update, meaning you shouldn't encounter the all-too-common issue that abruptly lands you back in the Dash, or having to launch a game several times before the update prompt appears.
This is a huge improvement over the current situation, as Xbox can take up to 15 seconds to show a user that an update is ready and needs to be installed. The problem seemed to be that the notification didn't appear until the console had determined the size of the update, hence the delay. Now, however, users will be notified that a game needs an immediate update, and the file size will be known shortly.
Xbox Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Insiders, remember when it took you fifteen seconds to scratch your head wondering why the game crashed at launch? No more. You should now get a "needs update" dialog immediately with a size calculation completed a few seconds later. pic.twitter.com/EaLccfFf5dMay 3, 2022
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This isn't the first Xbox Series X update to improve the way the console handles game updates. The console now scans your game library faster for updates in "My games & apps", which means titles should appear sooner. .
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If you want to become an Xbox Insider, it's easy to get involved. Simply download the Xbox Insider Hub app, which is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Best of all, you don't need to register for each preview, you can choose the ones that interest you.
Some insights are also not available to all insiders, as there are five "rings" by which insiders are ranked: Alpha Skip-Ahead, Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omega. You're also likely to run into bugs and issues in your Insider role, because after all, you're testing beta features. You can learn more in the official FAQ.
One of the best things about modern game consoles, and hardware in general, is that manufacturers keep improving a product after it's released through system updates. The PS5 recently received VRR support and the Nintendo Switch received an update that fans have been waiting five years to see.
The Xbox Series X | S also continued to receive notable improvements, such as Dolby Vision gaming support and nice audio updates.