Xbox has released a new set of cosmetic features to celebrate the brand's 25th anniversary, including a dynamic background for Xbox Series X and Series S, three new gamerpics, and a profile badge.
The anniversary content is already available, with the new dynamic background drawing inspiration from the Xbox 360 Blades dashboard and featuring four major Xbox franchises: Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and Fable.
Microsoft has also added a 25th Anniversary Badge to Xbox profiles and introduced specially curated Xbox Game Pass collections that highlight games associated with different generations of the platform.
New Xbox background celebrates four major franchises
The new dynamic background was created as a community inspired design and uses visual elements connected to Xbox's history.
Its layout is influenced by the Xbox 360 Blades interface, while the artwork highlights Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and Fable.
| Anniversary addition | Details |
|---|---|
| Dynamic background | Inspired by the Xbox 360 Blades dashboard |
| Featured franchises | Halo, Gears of War, Forza, Fable |
| Gamerpics | Three new designs |
| Profile badge | Xbox 25th Anniversary Badge |
| Game Pass | Curated anniversary collections |
Alongside the background, Xbox has released three new gamerpics created with help from a community artist.
These additions are cosmetic, but they give players a few new ways to customize their Xbox profiles and dashboards during the anniversary year.
Xbox profiles are getting a 25th Anniversary Badge
Players may also notice a new anniversary badge when signing into their Xbox account.
The badge can appear across console, PC, and the Xbox mobile app, giving the same anniversary marker across multiple parts of the Xbox ecosystem.
The timing comes ahead of Xbox's official 25th anniversary date on November 15.
Microsoft is also using Xbox Game Pass to mark the occasion with curated collections focused on games associated with different generations of Xbox hardware and major franchises.
These collections include console specific selections, franchise spotlights, and other titles chosen to represent the history of the platform.
Xbox anniversary celebrations continue through 2026
The new dashboard and profile additions are only part of Microsoft's wider anniversary plans.
Xbox is also holding a FanFest tour across several cities during 2026, including Cologne, Tokyo, London, Mexico City, Sydney, and Toronto, with another event planned for Seattle.
The anniversary year has already included limited hardware promotions and community events, while more activities are expected before November 15.
For Xbox Series X and Series S owners, the new dynamic background is the most visible addition available right now. The accompanying gamerpics and profile badge expand the celebration beyond the dashboard, while the Game Pass collections provide another way to revisit games associated with Xbox's 25 year history.
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