New Console Updates Rolling Out to Xbox Insiders

Xbox has released a new Insider update for Beta, Delta, and Omega members that fixes a dynamic background bug and improves local language use. While this Insider update might not seem particularly exciting, Xbox has recently released interesting patches for the program.

Earlier in March, some Insiders received an update that significantly improved the Xbox Store’s search function by allowing users to search by keywords, genres, or concepts instead of only game titles. The update was available to a randomly selected group of Insiders across all five rings of the program, which consist of Alpha Skip-Ahead, Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omega. Although the newest Insider update isn’t as flashy, it fixes a frustrating bug affecting some users.

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The new Insider update addresses an error that occurred when attempting to choose a new dynamic background. The other upgrade focuses on local language use by properly reflecting these dialects across the console’s interface. Xbox’s patch notes include an entry explaining that Preview members may see odd text in certain sections of their user interface following the update. This is a reoccurring issue for the Insider program that Xbox refers to as “Pseudo-Loc.” Insider’s March 28 update was only released for Beta, Delta, and Omega members, but Alpha members received the same improvements a day earlier, on March 27.

As usual, Xbox encourages Insider members to report any bugs they encounter, no matter how minor, on its Report a Problem page to help prepare the update for a general release. Another update that Insiders tested came in mid-March and improved Microsoft Edge stability along with other accessibility and stability upgrades. Xbox users can sign up to join the Insider program for free, where they will start as an Omega member. As their tenure grows longer and their Xbox Insider Level increases, they can graduate to more exclusive tiers that receive new updates even earlier.

Insider and regular members alike who are subscribed to games-list/”>Xbox Game Pass have at least nine games to look forward to in April. These include Ark: Survival Ascended, F1 23 (for Ultimate members), and Superhot: Mind Control Delete.

games-diablo-4-open-roads-hot-wheels/”>Xbox Game Pass also added three new titles on March 28. Subscribers can now download Diablo 4, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged, and Open Roads. Diablo 4‘s next major update, Season 4, is expected to launch on May 14. Similar to the Insider program, Diablo 4 fans on PC can join the Public Test Realm to test some of Season 4’s features early from April 2 to April 9.

Xbox Insider Update Patch Notes

System Update Details

• OS Version: XB_FLT_2404ZN\25398.4063.240325-2200
• Available: 4 p.m. PT – March 28, 2024
• Mandatory: 4 p.m. PT – March 29, 2024

Note: This update may not occur automatically before it has already become mandatory. You can always find the most current update as soon as it is available by opening the Guide > Profile & system > Settings > System > Updates.

Remember: Newly enrolled users in this ring are not guaranteed to receive all early updates, but they’ll receive the update prior to the GA release. Additionally, a small subset of users may remain on their current GA build once they enroll until the next system update becomes mandatory for the public. Visit the Xbox Insider Program FAQ to learn more.

Fixes Included

Thanks to all the great feedback Xbox Insiders provide and the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented with this build:

Backgrounds

• Fixes to address an unexpected error when attempting to set a new dynamic background.

System

• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Known Issues

While known issues may have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes, they are not being ignored! However, it may take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. If you experience any of these issues, we ask that you please follow any guidance provided and file feedback with Report a Problem.

Audio

• Some users have reported experiencing intermittent audio issues across the dashboard, games, and apps.
  • Troubleshooting: If you do experience issues, please confirm your TV and all other equipment have the latest firmware installed. If you are unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance. You can also find additional troubleshooting tips here: Troubleshoot audio on your Xbox console.
  • Feedback: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware and troubleshooting further, please submit feedback via Report a Problem when you are experiencing the issue. Use the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”.
    • Note: Be sure to include as much information as possible about the issue, when it started, your setup, troubleshooting you have completed, and any additional information that will help us reproduce the issue.

Home

• We are aware some tiles at the top of Home may not navigate as expected, such as when trying to claim Perks, and we’re working on a fix.
  • Workaround: Take an alternate path. For example, if you’re trying to claim Perks, open Game Pass > Perks.

Networking

• We are investigating reports of an issue where the console may not connect to the network immediately on boot. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.
  • Workaround: Wait a minute or two for the connection to establish. If your console still hasn’t connected, restart your Xbox from the Power Center or the guide then file feedback with Report a Problem. Learn more about restarting here: How to restart or power cycle your Xbox console.

As always, be sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of any issues you encounter. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please visit the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.

When posting to the subreddit, please look through the most recent posts to see if your issue has already been posted or addressed. We always recommend adding to existing threads with the same issue before posting a new one. This helps us support you the best we can! Also, don’t forget to use “Report a Problem” before posting – the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.

Thank you to every Xbox Insider in the subreddit today and welcome to the community if you’re just joining us! We love that it has become such a friendly and community-driven hub of conversation and support.

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox Update Preview ring!

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Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM. 

Brand

Microsoft

Original Release Date

November 10, 2020

Original MSRP (USD)

$499

Weight

9.8 LBS