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Microsoft appears to have removed the legacy Xbox One audio port from the latest Xbox Series X|S controllers, starting with the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition pad; if this change extends to standard Series X|S controllers, a long-running accessory port used by some headsets and audio adapters could be discontinued, while the 3.5mm jack remains for general headset use.
Grove Street Games, the GTA Trilogy dev, announced BeastLink, a brand-new PS5 action game described as a multiplayer kaiju battle in fully destructible cities, with releases planned for Xbox Series X|S and PC and an early-access launch tipped for summer 2026. The reveal trailer drew mixed reactions over its visuals and concept, and PC players will participate in a closed beta starting May 8.
Xbox Quick Resume is enabled by default on Series X|S, letting you jump back into recently played games with almost no loading; you can view and manage active Quick Resume entries in My Games & Apps or via the Guide, remove or quit individual sessions, and disable Quick Resume per game if it causes issues (notably in online multiplayer titles). A 2026 update added a Quick Resume group on the Home screen for easier access.
Microsoft has added two new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S: Kiln and Overwatch. Kiln’s background (arriving April 23, 2026) shows moving pots, furnace smoke, and wind-blown clouds, while Overwatch’s background features vibrant red/blue hues with subtle hero motion and particle effects. To enable them, go to Settings > General > Personalisation > My Background > Dynamic Backgrounds, then select Games or Featured to find these free backgrounds.
A reference to “Xbox exclusives” appears in a Game Pass promotion on the Xbox Series X|S dashboard (noting Forza Horizon 6 among day-one releases), fueling speculation about a return to more console exclusives. It’s unclear whether this signals a real shift in strategy or is merely marketing, and insiders have been discussing exclusivity as a topic for some time.
Xbox is rolling out meaningful console updates for Series X|S under new leadership, starting with Quick Resume enhancements and an achievements overhaul via the Xbox Insider program, with a dedicated feedback team collecting fan ideas for future features.
Microsoft is testing a per-game Quick Resume toggle for Xbox Series X/S to fix issues that can occur when resuming online or multiplayer games after long inactivity; insiders will try the feature alongside other dashboard tweaks, with a full rollout planned later.
Pure Xbox reports that Marvel MaXimum Collection will bring six classic Marvel arcade/console games—X-Men: Arcade Game; Captain America and The Avengers; Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage; Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety; Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge; Silver Surfer—to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with added features like rewind, save states, CRT/scanline filters, and access to high-res art; no release date or price yet.