September Xbox Update Arrives: Live on Discord and More Options for VRR and Rewards
Here are all the news coming with the update!
Stream matches from your Xbox to your Discord friends
Starting this week, you can stream gameplay directly from your Xbox to your Discord friends. With a simple click on "Broadcast your game", your Discord friends can now watch your favorite games on console.
To get started, first link your Discord account. You can now join the voice channels of the Discord servers directly from your Xbox console. To access it, press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, scroll to Groups & Chat , and select Discord. Then scroll through the available Discord servers, join a voice channel with friends, and share your game!!
This feature came out just in time for Starfield! Share your own character creation, discover new planets, build awesome ships, and discover everything in Bethesda's incredible new universe. Be sure to join Bethesda's official Discord channel to stay up to date on Starfield's launch and more!
If you're going to stream Starfield or any of your favorite games, it's easy to get started and have fun with friends cheering you on.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) update for Xbox X|S Series consoles
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) allows your TV or monitor to dynamically adjust the refresh rate based on the frame rate of the content you're viewing to provide a smooth, artifact-free experience while gaming. However, if you use the Xbox Series X|S for entertainment experiences, you don't always want to turn on VRR.
Starting this week, you can choose how to enable VRR on your Xbox Series X or Series S console. To select your option, go to General > TV & Display Options > Video, then go to the drop-down menu for VRR. You can select whether you want the VRR to be "Always On", "Game Only" or "Off".
New places to view and redeem Rewards
Rewards are now easier to find on your Xbox thanks to the new Rewards tab. You can reach them quickly by pressing the Xbox button to open the guide, choosing Profile & System, selecting your profile, and choosing My Rewards, where your Xbox Game Pass Challenges are located.
In addition, you can now find the Redeem Rewards catalog directly from the Rewards tab of your profile. To check this, open the guide and go to Profile & System > your profile > My Rewards.
Ask to join your friend's game session
Want to check if there's room in your friend's game session before joining the party? Now you can go to your friend's profile and select the "Ask to join the game" option.
Your friend will be notified of your membership request and can respond with an invitation to play, a party invitation or a message.
New wishlist notifications - Microsoft Store on Xbox
Getting updates to your wishlist is always easier. Want to be the first to receive the game when it's available? You can now be notified when games on your wishlist go from pre-order to release and when games on your wishlist enter Game Pass.
New wishlist notifications will appear in the guide and as a pop-up to notify you when wishlist games are available. In Store Preferences > Preferences > Notifications, you can decide whether you want to see notifications in the guide, when items on your wishlist are released, when they're available with Game Pass, and more.
Easily pair new accessories with your Xbox console
Now you can easily pair new accessories with your Xbox console without having to move from the couch to press the Xbox console's pairing button. To get started, open the Xbox Accessories app and use the new "Connect a device" option, after which follow the prompts.
