Published on 08.06.2026 
Xbox Player Voice is starting to show what fans want most from Microsoft, and the latest trending requests make one thing clear: players want Xbox to use more of its older franchises, keep first party games on Game Pass, and continue improving backward compatibility. The program launched in May as a way for Xbox fans to submit and vote on feedback, but newer requests are now struggling to break through because many of the top leaderboard entries were posted when the site first went live.
That has created an odd situation. The overall top requests have barely changed because early posts keep collecting votes, while newer ideas are buried lower on the site. Even the “Most Trending” section still includes older submissions in some cases. Because of that, some users have started manually looking through newer posts to see what has gained attention during the past week.
The five notable recent requests include bringing back legacy IPs such as Skylanders, Spyro, and Crash Bandicoot, adding original Xbox and Xbox 360 peripheral support to backward compatible games, launching a third party investigation into Halo Studios leadership, keeping first party Xbox games on Game Pass Ultimate from day one, and expanding backward compatible game availability in the Argentina Xbox Store.
Fans want Xbox to stop sitting on old franchises
The most interesting request is the call for Microsoft to use its legacy IPs. Since Xbox now owns Activision Blizzard, it controls several major dormant or underused franchises, including Skylanders, Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, Prototype, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk, and many more.
Fans are especially focused on Skylanders. According to the report, there are so many separate requests asking for a Skylanders comeback that the combined support could push the topic into the top 10, or possibly even the top five, of the entire Xbox Player Voice leaderboard.
That says a lot about the kind of nostalgia Xbox is sitting on. Skylanders was one of the biggest family gaming brands of the 2010s, built around toys to life figures that unlocked characters inside the game. That model may be harder to revive today because the market for physical toy based games is much smaller, but the characters and world still have value.
| Trending request | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Use legacy IPs | Fans want Xbox to revive franchises like Skylanders, Spyro, and Crash |
| Add old peripheral support | Players want classic Xbox and Xbox 360 accessories to work again |
| Investigate Halo Studios leadership | Shows frustration with the direction of Halo |
| Keep first party games day one on Game Pass | Reflects concern about Xbox changing its subscription promise |
| Add more backward compatible games in Argentina | Highlights regional gaps in the Xbox Store |
The Spyro and Crash requests are also important because both franchises still have strong recognition. Crash Bandicoot 4 showed that there is still interest in classic platformers when they are handled well, and Spyro Reignited Trilogy reminded players how much affection remains for the purple dragon.
For Xbox, these franchises could help fill a gap. Microsoft often talks about reaching more players, families, and casual audiences, but it does not always use the colorful and accessible IPs it already owns. Bringing back Spyro, Crash, or Skylanders could give Xbox more variety beyond shooters, RPGs, and mature action games.
Backward compatibility remains one of Xbox’s strongest identity points
Another trending request asks Xbox to add original Xbox and Xbox 360 peripheral support to the backward compatible program. This is a more technical request, but it fits with one of Xbox’s strongest brand pillars.
Backward compatibility has been one of the most praised Xbox features for years. Players appreciate being able to bring older games forward to newer hardware, especially when those games receive performance or resolution improvements. But some older titles were built around special controllers, accessories, or peripherals that do not work cleanly on modern systems.
If Microsoft could expand support for classic accessories, it would make the backward compatibility program feel more complete. That said, this would not be easy. Old hardware support can involve licensing, drivers, security, manufacturing limits, and compatibility testing. Even so, the request shows that many fans still care deeply about preserving Xbox history.
The Argentina Store request points to a different kind of preservation problem. Some backward compatible games may technically exist in the program but remain unavailable in certain regions. For players in those markets, the feature can feel incomplete. This is the kind of issue Xbox can address without needing to build a new game or launch new hardware, although licensing may still be a hurdle.
Game Pass concerns are growing among Xbox fans
The request to keep first party Xbox games launching day one on Game Pass Ultimate is also worth watching. Game Pass built much of its identity around day one first party releases. That promise helped define the service and gave players a clear reason to subscribe.
Now that Microsoft is reevaluating parts of its Xbox business, some fans appear worried that the promise could change. They are asking the company not only to keep first party games on Game Pass at launch, but to avoid removing Xbox Game Studios titles from the service later.
That concern is understandable. Xbox is in the middle of a broader strategy shift involving multiplatform releases, new hardware plans, subscription changes, and questions about exclusivity. In that environment, even long standing promises can feel uncertain to players.
If Xbox wants to rebuild trust, it needs to be clear about Game Pass. Players should not have to guess whether future first party games will arrive day one or whether that benefit will eventually be limited to higher priced tiers.
Halo frustration is still visible
The request for a certified third party investigation into Halo Studios leadership is the sharpest and most dramatic item on the list. It reportedly comes from former Halo art director Glenn Israel, which makes it more awkward for Microsoft.
Halo remains one of Xbox’s most important franchises, but the series has faced years of criticism over direction, release pacing, management, multiplayer decisions, and the long term handling of Halo Infinite. Even with Halo: Campaign Evolved on the way, some fans clearly still want accountability for how the series has been managed.
That does not mean Microsoft will act on this specific request, but its presence on the trending list shows that Halo remains a sensitive topic. Fans want the franchise to succeed, but many are not satisfied with how it has been handled.
The current Xbox Player Voice top 10 still includes broader requests such as exclusives, free online multiplayer, new backward compatibility additions, a Game Pass Family Plan, achievement improvements, disc based support for Project Helix, the return of Xbox Avatars, a bigger focus on Brazil, playtime measured in hours, and an HDR dashboard.
Together, the old and new requests show what Xbox fans want most: clearer platform value, stronger preservation, better use of classic franchises, and more confidence in Game Pass. Microsoft does not need to fulfill every request, but Player Voice will only matter if fans can see that the company is listening beyond small changes.
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