Category: Xbox News

Hey Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 6:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2002 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9119.200123-2000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9119.200123-2000
• Available: 6:00 p.m. PT – January 24, 2020
• Mandatory: 3:00 a.m. PT – January 25, 2019

New Features for Alpha

Messaging

• With 2002, we’re enabling the ability for you to view images in messaging conversations with your Xbox Live friends on console. Now, images sent from the Xbox mobile app on iOS or Android or the new Xbox (Beta) App on Windows 10 PC will also display on your console, with the added ability to view the content in full-screen on Xbox One.

Notifications

• Whether you just prefer them somewhere else or often find your in-game subtitles getting covered up, you can now set your default notification popup location. You can find this by going to Settings -> Preferences -> Notifications -> Default notification position.
  • Note: Games can still override this location while they are active, as they could before. Please give it a try and let us know what you think!

Fixes for Alpha

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2002 build:

Home

• Fixed an issue where some users would experience an issue where the dashboard would not load.
• Various UI fixes when editing content blocks on the dashboard.

 My Games & Apps

• Tile size and filtering choices in collection should no longer reset when leaving some sections.
• Installed games should no longer appear in Ready to Install sections of collection.
• Search button should now be working correctly.

System

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

Known Issues for Alpha

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

Audio

• We’re aware of an issue where users who enable Dolby Atmos formats (Home theater or headphones) on their console may experience Netflix playback errors with Atmos enabled shows and movies.
  • Workaround: Disable Dolby Atmos in Settings while we fully diagnose and rectify the issue.
• Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
  • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

Messaging

• Users are unable to send a voice message while in Parties.
  • Workaround: Send the message while not currently in party chat.

My Games & Apps

• When using “Group by letter” filter, using the “Jump to Letter” menu will have UI issues.
• Attempting to Hide/Unhide games/apps in collection via button combination not working.
• Some users have reported not seeing all available content in their collection
  • Note: Please make sure to include any specific missing titles in your feedback description.
• Some users may experience problems moving pinned icons within Groups.
• Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
• Users have reported that artwork isn’t loading in the download queue while installing.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!

5 Tips to Start Your Adventure in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
If you’re reading this, you’re probably about to step into the shoes of a legendary hero and experience the iconic story of Dragon Ball Z in the all-new action RPG, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! Goku’s adventures are known and loved by many, but for some it could very well be a first-time dive into this timeless saga… Read more

Grab Your Gear for The Third Annual Artistic Adventure Sale
Whether you are in the midst of winter storms or celebrating the fact that you are avoiding them by staying in and playing games, we have you covered. Each year our Artistic Adventure Sale is a fan favorite so we have brought it back for a third year in a row. From now through January 27 you can save up… Read more

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: A Plague Tale: Innocence, Indivisible, and Sea Salt
You’re here for the games, and I’m here to talk about what’s coming soon to Xbox Game Pass – so let’s get to it! I have a few notes on some of what’s coming up. After playing Sea Salt as the Eldritch force of the sea, I’d like to run the sea through a water filter and encase whatever is sifted out in cement… Read more

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta): ScourgeBringer, Sea Salt, and More
Greetings! I’m your (not so) humble Xbox Game Pass Community Manager, here to share all the new games and membership benefits available to you now and in the near future. First, a warm welcome to our new friends who joined during our best Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) offer! You can get your first 3… Read more

We Journey to the Savage Planet Before It Lands on Xbox One January 28
As I was resurrected back at the starship Javelin thanks to the Bio-Replication Chamber, I made a quick mental note about the Giant Bombegranate plant: “Explodes when kicked.” This trial and error approach to exploration in the upcoming Journey to the Savage Planet, launching January 28 on Xbox One… Read more

Journey to the Savage Planet Achievements List Revealed
Next week we’ll all have a chance to take a trip to an alien world in the upcoming Journey to the Savage Planet that arrives on January 28 for Xbox One. And while there’s lots of explore and discover, there’s also a ton of great achievements to earn as well through a variety of activities, like kicking 10 Pufferbirds… Read more

Ninja Theory Announces Project: Mara
Today, we are announcing Project: Mara, our new in-development experimental title that explores new ways of storytelling, and we’re excited to share the first details with you. Project: Mara will be a real-world and grounded representation of mental terror. Based on real lived experience accounts and in-depth… Read more

Prepare to Journey to a New World in 7th Sector, Coming February 4 to Xbox
7th Sector has become a window into the dark fantasy world of the future, not only for the player, but also for me. This project was very interesting and challenging experiment in my practice of game development. Many of the elements and techniques that I used in previous projects were not applicable here, and it was necessary to study a lot of new material… Read more

Free Play Days: Wreckfest and Zombieland: Double Tap – Road Trip
Free Play Days is back this weekend with more fun games for you to play! Take full-contact combative racing to the limit in Wreckfest. Or if zombies are more your style then take on the undead with the twin-stick shooter Zombieland: Double Tap- Road Trip… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 27 to 31
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change)… Read more

Xbox Sessions: Travis Kelce and Richard Sherman Go Head to Head in Madden NFL 20 on Xbox One Before Next Sunday’s Super Showdown
One of the biggest days in American sports is almost here. Practically a national holiday, all eyes will be on the upcoming showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on February 2 in Miami, Florida. To celebrate the championship, we’re giving you a preview of the big game on Xbox One as Travis Kelce and Richard Sherman join the annual Game Before the Game episode of Xbox Sessions on Tuesday, January 28, sponsored by our friends at Turbo Tax… Read more

Next week we’ll all have a chance to take a trip to an alien world in the upcoming Journey to the Savage Planet that arrives on January 28 for Xbox One. And while there’s lots of explore and discover, there’s also a ton of great achievements to earn as well through a variety of activities, like kicking 10 Pufferbirds in 45 seconds or getting covered in oozy-gooey alien guts. You can check out the complete list of Journey to the Savage Planet achievements list below, but spoiler warning: many of the achievements listed below are hidden. So, read on at your own risk. Enjoy and have fun exploring this savage planet!

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Achievement Name	Details	Points	Hidden
Colonizer	Set foot on AR-Y 26 for the first time. I guess that counts as an achievement?	5	Y
Cragclaw Defeated	Cragclaw down. Break out the garlic butter!	50	Y
Floopsnoot Queen Defeated	Successfully ended the bloodline of an endangered alien species! Congratulations!	50	Y
Teratomo Defeated	Teratomo is no mo’. Now go take a shower. You smell bad. Very bad.	50	Y
Open Sesame	Enter The Spire. I’ve got a bad feeling about this…	15	N
Aaaaaaand we’re back	You died! Now you’re not dead! Huh. Weird!	10	Y
Phone Home	Play a video message from Kindred. Guess they didn’t forget about us!	10	N
Cannibals	Bait 5 creatures into attacking each other. Divide and conquer: Classic strat.	10	N
Little Shop of Horrors	Fed 5 Pufferbirds to a Meat Vortex. Yes, it blends!	10	Y
The $600 Man	3D-print all the 3D-printables. After that, go ahead and 3D-print yourself a gold star!	50	N
Stronger, Faster, Probably Poisonous	Recklessly and irresponsibly eat every Orange Goo on AR-Y 26.	20	N
Return To Sender	Retrieved your own loot box. Death is no excuse for leaving behind Kindred property!	10	Y
Ambidextrous	Use every left hand tool in the game. Gotta hand it to you: You’re pretty handy.	20	N
It’s Not In The Game	Collect every obnoxious video ad on your computer.	10	N
Your Friendly Neighbourhood…	Execute 10 consecutive grapples without touching the ground. You’re like some kind of arachnid-man.	20	N
For Science!	Complete the first set of Science Experiments. Science: It’s not just for nerds!	15	N
Deleted But Not Forgotten	Read all of the previous explorer’s emails. Kinda nosy if you ask me.	10	N
Teratomo? Teratomo!	Re-emerged onto AR-Y 26 after killing Teratomo. Back to work, I suppose!	50	Y
No Refunds	Finish the game in under 4 hours. See you at GDQ!	20	N
Flippin’ the bird	Get launched by a Pufferbird, then kill it.	10	N
Turdball Wizard	Consecutively bounce on 5 different Springy Egg Sacs. It’s like an ethically-iffy bouncy castle!	10	N
That’s all people really want to do…	Kick 10 Pufferbirds in 45 seconds. It’s why you bought the game. We get it.	15	N
Au-revoir Gopher!	Kill 5 Schnozos in 15 seconds. Moles ain’t gonna whack themselves.	10	N
Scott Norwood in the Hizzy…	Kick 25 Pufferbirds and 25 Maroons. It’s ok. I don’t know who Scott Norwood is either.	10	N
What Would You Two Maniacs Like To Do First?	Start a Co-Op game. It must be nice having friends…	10	N
He Slimed Me	Got covered in ooey-gooey alien guts.	10	Y
Don’t Cross the Streams	Slapped your Co-Op partner. I’m sure you had a good reason for it.	10	Y
We came, We Saw, We Kicked Its Ass	Crack Cragclaw with a Co-Op partner. Teamwork really does make the dream work.	20	N
A Little Help, Please	Revive your Co-Op partner. Let’s hope they learn to start pulling their weight.	20	N
Stop Crapping On Me, Jessie	Got pooped on by a Skipper. That’s good luck, depending on who you ask. Not me. I think it’s gross.	10	Y
Home At Last	You’ve returned home after fully completing your mission! You’re a hero!	100	N
Screw This Noise	You’ve returned home without fully completing your mission. I’d start looking for new work.	20	Y
Botanist	Scan all the flora on AR-Y 26!	20	N
Zoologist	Scan all the creatures on AR-Y 26!	20	N
Build It Up	Gather half the Alien Alloy on AR-Y 26. I’m half-impressed!	50	N
I Want To Go Home. Eventually.	Marked your first fuel pod. Momma, I’m coming home!	20	Y
I Feel The Same. I Think?	Unlock the Alien Teleportation System. Beats walking!	15	N
It’s Me. But Not Me. But Still Me.	Scan your own corpse. Best not to think about it too much…	20	N
I Come in Peace	Slap every alien creature at least once. I suppose that counts as “first contact”.	30	N
Shocking	Stun 5 creatures simultaneously with Shock Fruit. Stone cold.	15	N
Pinball Wizard	Kill 5 creatures with a single Charged Shot. Because aiming is for chumps!	20	N
The Answer is 42	Fully decrypt and watch the tower origin transmission.	50	N
Who Is Teratomo?	Collect and read every Alien Explorer Log.	50	N

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7th Sector has become a window into the dark fantasy world of the future, not only for the player, but also for me. This project was very interesting and challenging experiment in my practice of game development. Many of the elements and techniques that I used in previous projects were not applicable here, and it was necessary to study a lot of new material.

Development of the game is not just a job to create a product; it is a lifetime! In the process, you are completely immersed in a virtual world, in each location, worry about the characters and experience a huge variety of emotions.

Initially, the game was conceived as a short arcade game without an in-depth plot and semantic load. But in the future, the project grew into a full-fledged story with a thoughtful game world, the elements of which are not always obvious at first glance. Devil in the details! In the universe of the game 7th Sector is a powerful corporation that specializes in the development of a military nature – robotics and weapons. The background of each location lives its own life and can tell the player a lot about what secrets this mysterious organization hides.

The study of canonical works on the topic of cyberpunk and the dystopian future gave great inspiration in the work on the project. Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” had a special influence on the atmosphere of the universe. Rain, bright neon light and foggy metropolis with numerous high-rise buildings and flying supercars. All this will accompany the player, seeking to find the answers and solve the intricate puzzles encountered on the way!

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Hey Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2002 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9115.200120-2000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9115.200120-2000
• Available: 2:00 p.m. PT – January 22, 2020
• Mandatory: 3:00 a.m. PT – January 23, 2019

Fixes for Alpha

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2002 build:

Home

• Fixed an issue where the incorrect Gamerpic would be displayed on the dashboard after being edited.

 My Games & Apps

• Fixed an issue where My Games & Apps would crash while browsing collection.
• Users should no longer lost focus when navigating their collection.
• Filters for backwards compatible titles have been restored when browsing.
• Users should now be able to navigate to Manage Contents correctly via collection.
• Fixed an issue where DLC content would not install from the Manage Game menu.

System

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

Known Issues for Alpha

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

Audio

• We’re aware of an issue where users who enable Dolby Atmos formats (Home theater or headphones) on their console may experience Netflix playback errors with Atmos enabled shows and movies.
  • Workaround: Disable Dolby Atmos in Settings while we fully diagnose and rectify the issue.
• Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
  • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

Messaging

• Users are unable to send a voice message while in Parties.
  • Workaround: Send the message while not currently in party chat.

My Games & Apps

• Users tile size and filtering choices in collection will revert to defaults in some sections.
• When using “Group by letter” filter, using the “Jump to Letter” menu will have UI issues.
• Attempting to Hide/Unhide games/apps in collection via button combination not working.
• Some users have reported not seeing all available content in their collection
  • Note: Please make sure to include any specific missing titles in your feedback description.
• Users have reported that installed games are appearing in Ready to Install menus.
• Some users may experience problems moving pinned icons within Groups.
• Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
• The Search icon is not currently working when browsing collection.
• Users have reported that artwork isn’t loading in the download queue while installing.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

Whether you are in the midst of winter storms or celebrating the fact that you are avoiding them by staying in and playing games, we have you covered. Each year our Artistic Adventure Sale is a fan favorite so we have brought it back for a third year in a row. From now through January 27 you can save up to 75% on 75 beautiful adventure games. Get your travel cloak ready and hop on the couch to play some of these award winning adventure games.

Outer Wilds
(25% off) Nominated for multiple awards and winner of the 2019 Golden
Joystick Award for best Indie Game. Outer Wilds is an open world
mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop. You’re the newest
recruit of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for
answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system. What lurks in the heart
of the ominous Dark Bramble? Who built the alien ruins on the Moon? Can the
endless time loop be stopped? Answers await you in the most dangerous reaches
of space.

Return
of the Obra Dinn (25% off) Another critically acclaimed game, Return
of the Obra Dinn won Best
Art Direction at The Game Awards in 2018 and it was well earned. This
beautiful game perfectly exemplifies an artistic adventure with minimal color.
In 1802, the merchant ship Obra Dinn set out from London for the Orient with
over 200 tons of trade goods. Six months later it hadn’t met its rendezvous
point at the Cape of Good Hope and was declared lost at sea. Early in the
morning of October 14, 1807, the Obra Dinn drifted into port at Falmouth with
damaged sails and no visible crew. As an insurance investigator for the East
India Company’s London Office you are dispatched immediately to find means to
board the ship and prepare an assessment of damages. Return of the Obra Dinn
is a first-person mystery adventure based on exploration and logical deduction.

Inside
(67% off) I’m on a roll with award winners so let’s include the game that is
often included on best indie of all time lists. Just to name a few awards, Inside
won Best Indie Game at The Game Awards and The Game Critics Awards in 2016 and
Best Art Direction at The Game Awards and D.I.C.E. Awards in 2016. Hunted and
alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. The
attention to detail the developers put into this game is beautiful and without
any spoilers the ending is something that’s still talked about around the
office to this day.

Creature in the Well (25% off) Unlock the power of an ancient facility and face the ominous, all-seeing creature in this unique pinball-inspired hack and slash! Creature in the Well is a top-down, pinball-inspired, hack-and-slash dungeon crawler. As the last remaining BOT-C unit, venture deep into a desert mountain to restore power to an ancient facility, haunted by a desperate creature. Uncover and upgrade powerful gear in order to free the city of Mirage from a deadly sandstorm.

What Remains of Edith Finch (50% off) A BAFTA Award winner for Best Game of 2018. The game is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she’s the last one in her family left alive. Each story you find lets you experience the life of a new family member on the day of their death, with stories ranging from the distant past to the present day.

This is just a small sample of all the great games on sale January
21 – 27. Whether you’re a weathered veteran or rookie taking their first step
on the great journey of adventure games we have something for you. See the full
list of games at Xbox.com

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!

Sci-Fi Twin-Stick Shooter Hovership Havoc is Available Now on Xbox One
As developer and designer,I started working on Hovership Havoc almost four years ago. It was originally just a mini-game in a much larger project I was working on at the time. I decided to scale things down and focus on one of my mini-games which was a top-down space shooter… Read more

Discover the Dark Heart of Skyrim in The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor, Coming June 2 to Xbox
For the first time since The Elder Scrolls Online’s launch, Tamriel’s adventurers will be able explore the snow-covered lands of Skyrim once again with the announcement of an all-new chapter, The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor. This new chapter, coming to Xbox One on June 2… Read more

Get 3 Months of Xbox Game Pass for PC for $1! A Plague Tale: Innocence, Children of Morta, and Gris Coming Soon
I know you’re here for the games and we have some gems on the way! They’re hauntingly beautiful, challenging, and are coming soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta). You might need more than a few days to dig into these games, plus all the others you want to play in our library… Read more

Feeling in Lumini: How the Flow of a Swarm Creates Experiences
On January 22, Lumini will launch on Xbox One. Lumini is a relaxing flow-adventure game that we initially released back in 2015 for PC. It is a game where you experience friendship, loss, sacrifice and joy in a journey where it is your responsibility to help a swarm of previously… Read more

Set Sail in Search of Legends with January’s Free Sea of Thieves Content Update
Welcome in the New Year with a wealth of new additions in Sea of Thieves’ first free monthly content update of this decade, Legends of the Sea! Now live for all players across Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and with Xbox Game Pass, Legends of the Sea shines a spotlight on player… Read more

CES 2020: PC Gaming Experiences Designed for Everyone
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas kicked off 2020 with a look at what’s in store for a variety of players this year, with exciting innovations for PC gaming and Microsoft’s device partners announcing some of the best upcoming hardware and software in the industry… Read more

Bleeding Edge Blasts into Retail Stores This March
We’re edging closer to fans teaming up and causing chaos in Bleeding Edge, our new 4v4 brawler! Today we’re thrilled to announce that Bleeding Edge will also be available on shelves at launch on March 24 at select retailers globally on Xbox One, with the retail version debuting… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 21 to 24
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below… Read more

As developer and designer,I started working on Hovership Havoc almost four years ago. It was originally just a mini-game in a much larger project I was working on at the time. I decided to scale things down and focus on one of my mini-games which was a top-down space shooter. I was playing a lot of roguelite permadeath games at that time so I knew I wanted to add in some of those characteristics as well. I really like that you can play those types of games in short or long sessions, so that was something I wanted to accomplish with Hovership Havoc.

Hovership Havoc has four hoverships to choose from, each with their own stats and main weapon. Every hovership is equipped with a speed burst ability which is extremely useful in defeating small enemies and dodging enemy projectiles. You will encounter randomly dropped abilities throughout the levels like homing missiles, drones, flamethrower, shields, lasers, and many more sci-fi abilities. Destroyed enemies will drop XP that you can spend to upgrade your hovership stats and abilities.

After progressing through the levels, you will encounter the boss battles. The boss battles let you use all your upgrades and abilities that you may have picked up, but as a twist, you play the game from a third person perspective.

I wanted to build a game that was challenging without being frustrating or impossible to complete. That is why I added a permanent progression system. That way you can earn XP as you play, to upgrade your hovership before you start a new playthrough.

I’ve always been a huge Xbox fan so I’m extremely excited to finally achieve my goal of releasing Hovership Havoc on Xbox One. I hope you are ready to hop in a hovership and wreak some havoc!

Hey Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2002 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9109.200114-2000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9109.200114-2000
• Available: 2:00 p.m. PT – January 17, 2020
• Mandatory: 3:00 a.m. PT – January 18, 2019

Fixes for Alpha

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2002 build:

System

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

Known Issues for Alpha

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

Audio

• We’re aware of an issue where users who enable Dolby Atmos formats (Home theater or headphones) on their console may experience Netflix playback errors with Atmos enabled shows and movies.
  • Workaround: Disable Dolby Atmos in Settings while we fully diagnose and rectify the issue.
• Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
  • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

Messaging

• Users are unable to send a voice message while in Parties.
  • Workaround: Send the message while not currently in party chat.

My Games & Apps

• Users’ tile size choices in collection will revert to large in some sections.
• Some users have reported focus being lost while navigating collection.
  • Workaround: Navigate to Home, open the Guide, select the My Games & Apps tile, press the Menu button and select “Refresh.”
• Attempting to navigate to Manage Contents in My Games & Apps may redirect back to collection in error.
• Attempting to Hide/Unhide games/apps in collection via button combination not working.
• The “Skip to Letter” menu UI does not display correctly. We are aware and working on the issue.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1410.200116-0000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1410.200116-0000
• Available: 2 p.m. PT – January 17, 2020
• Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – January 18, 2020

Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build:

System

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

Known Issues for Alpha Skip Ahead

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

Audio

• We’re aware of an issue where users who enable Dolby Atmos formats (Home theater or headphones) on their console may experience Netflix playback errors with Atmos enabled shows and movies.
  • Workaround: Disable Dolby Atmos in Settings while we fully diagnose and rectify the issue.
• Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
  • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

Home (Experiment)

• Users may see the images for ads on the dashboard looking cropped or cutoff.

Messaging

• Users are reporting being unable to send a voice messages while in Parties.
  • Workaround: Send the message while not currently in party chat.

My Games & Apps

• Users’ tile size choices in collection will revert to large in some sections.
• Some users have reported focus being lost while navigating collection.
  • Workaround: Navigate to Home, open the Guide, select the My Games & Apps tile, press the Menu button and select “Refresh.”
• Attempting to navigate to Manage Contents in My Games & Apps may redirect back to collection in error.
• Attempting to Hide/Unhide games/apps in collection via button combination not working.
• The “Skip to Letter” menu UI does not display correctly. We are aware and working on the issue.

Settings

• Some users have reported that 3D display mode is not working with supported content.

 Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

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