Hey Xbox Insiders! We have now a brand new Xbox Replace Preview releasing to the Omega ring right now.
It’s essential we be aware that some updates made to those preview OS builds embrace background enhancements that guarantee a high quality and secure construct for Xbox consoles. We’ll proceed to publish these launch notes, even when the noticeable modifications to the UI are minimal or behind the scenes, so that you’re conscious when updates are coming to your system.
Particulars could be discovered beneath!
System Replace Particulars
- OS Model: XB_FLT_2404ZN25398.4051.240321-2000
- Obtainable: 4 p.m. PT – March 26, 2024
- Obligatory: 4 p.m. PT – March 27, 2024
Notice: This replace might not happen routinely earlier than it has already change into obligatory. You possibly can at all times discover essentially the most present replace as quickly as it’s out there by opening the Information > Profile & system > Settings > System > Updates.
Bear in mind: Newly enrolled customers on this ring will not be assured to obtain all early updates, however they’ll obtain the replace previous to the GA launch. Moreover, a small subset of customers might stay on their present GA construct as soon as they enroll till the following system replace turns into obligatory for the general public. Go to the Xbox Insider Program FAQ to be taught extra.
New Options and Experiences
We have now thrilling information! Omega customers can count on one thing new coming to their Xbox Replace Preview.
Seize & Share
Customers will now see a toast notification after importing a brand new screenshot or sport clip to OneDrive in the event that they’re working low on area.
Discord Voice – Soundboard Audio
Xbox gamers who’ve joined Discord Voice will now be capable to hear soundboard audio from others within the channel or name. A mute button for soundboard audio could be discovered within the Discord Voice choices within the Information. Right now, you can’t set off soundboard audio from the console.
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)
Xbox Insiders can preview Mouse and Keyboard assist whereas enjoying through cloud gaming on supported browsers (Edge and Chrome) and the Xbox App on Home windows PCs.
At present supported titles and any identified points are beneath:
- Fortnite
- ARK Survival Advanced
- Sea of Thieves
- Grounded
- Halo Infinite
- Atomic Coronary heart
- Identified Situation: There may be some problem switching between gamepad (controller) and Mouse and Keyboard whereas streaming sport
- Sniper Elite 5
- Deep Rock Galactic
- Excessive on Life
- Zombie Military 4 Lifeless Warfare
- Gears Ways
- Pentiment
- Doom 64
- Age of Empires 2
Further consideration for Xbox Insiders:
- Some video games will show controller UI parts (e.g., “press A to begin”) by default. Their UI will adapt to Mouse & Keyboard enter solely after participant has began to make use of Mouse/Keyboard to work together with the sport (shifting the cursor and/or urgent keys)
- On browser:
- The sport stream must be in full display mode to work with mouse and keyboard. Gamers can maintain the ESC key at any time to exit full-screen mode.
- The participant should click on on the sport stream factor explicitly for it to “seize your pointer”. In any other case, your mouse enter gained’t be despatched to the sport.
- Gamers can press ALT+F9 to exit mouse and keyboard use for the sport
Fixes Included
Because of all the nice suggestions Xbox Insiders present and the arduous work of Xbox engineers, we’re blissful to announce the next fixes have been applied with this construct:
Seize & Share
- Fixes to enhance surprising habits within the Captures app when storing captures on each the interior Xbox storage and an exterior drive.
Community Switch
- Fixes to handle an surprising error that might happen when initiating a community switch if the content material already exists.
Events
- Fixes to handle a problem the place no members can be listed when trying to ask membership members to a celebration.
System
- Varied updates to correctly replicate native languages throughout the console.
Identified Points
Whereas identified points might have been listed in earlier Xbox Insider Launch Notes, they don’t seem to be being ignored! Nevertheless, it might take Xbox engineers extra time to discover a resolution. In case you expertise any of those points, we ask that you simply please observe any steering supplied and file suggestions with Report a Downside.
Audio
- Some customers have reported experiencing intermittent audio points throughout the dashboard, video games, and apps.
- Troubleshooting: In case you do expertise points, please affirm your TV and all different gear have the most recent firmware put in. If you’re not sure, you could must contact the producer for help. It’s also possible to discover extra troubleshooting suggestions right here: Troubleshoot audio in your Xbox console.
- Suggestions: In case you proceed to expertise points after making use of the most recent firmware and troubleshooting additional, please submit suggestions through Report a Downside if you find yourself experiencing the problem. Use the “Reproduce with superior diagnostics” possibility, then choose the class “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Points”.
- Notice: Make sure you embrace as a lot info as potential in regards to the concern, when it began, your setup, troubleshooting you will have accomplished, and any extra info that can assist us reproduce the problem.
Networking
- We’re investigating stories of a problem the place the console might not connect with the community instantly on boot. In case you expertise this, remember to report the problem through Report a Downside as quickly as you’re ready.
- Workaround: Wait a minute or two for the connection to determine. In case your console nonetheless hasn’t related, restart your Xbox from the Energy Heart or the information then file suggestions with Report a Downside. Be taught extra about restarting right here: restart or energy cycle your Xbox console.
As at all times, remember to use Report an issue to maintain us knowledgeable of any points you encounter. We might not be capable to reply to everybody, however the information we’ll collect is essential to discovering a decision.
In case you’re an Xbox Insider searching for assist, please go to the neighborhood subreddit. Official Xbox workers, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to assist along with your considerations.
When posting to the subreddit, please look by the latest posts to see in case your concern has already been posted or addressed. We at all times advocate including to present threads with the identical concern earlier than posting a brand new one. This helps us assist you one of the best we will! Additionally, don’t neglect to make use of “Report a Downside” earlier than posting – the knowledge shared in each locations helps us perceive your concern higher.
Thanks to each Xbox Insider within the subreddit right now and welcome to the neighborhood in the event you’re simply becoming a member of us! We love that it has change into such a pleasant and community-driven hub of dialog and assist.
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