Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Skip-Ahead (2408.231023-2000)

Hey Xbox Insiders. A new Xbox Update preview is coming soon to Alpha Skip-Ahead. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles.

We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. You can find the full details below.

System Update Details:

• OS Released Version: RS_XBOX_DEV_FLIGHT25982.1001.231023-2000
• Available: 2 p.m. PT – October 25, 2023
• Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – October 26, 2023

The Newest Features and Experiences

Have some exciting news for you! Xbox Update preview users who have the Alpha Skip-Ahead feature can look forward to a new update.

Notifications – Store

With today’s update, we’re adding a new wish list notification type for “Wish list item Free Play Days”, so you will be notified when games on your wish list are available to play during Xbox Free Play Days. You can adjust if and how you will see these notifications by navigating to Settings > Preferences > Notifications >Xbox notifications > Store.

Fixed

We are pleased to announce that the following improvements have been made to this build thanks to the efforts of Xbox engineers:

My Games & Apps

• Some users had a problem where they were not able to install the games that they wanted from their game management page.

The system is a

• Updates to reflect the local language across consoles.
  • Notes: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.

There are known issues

Some issues may have already been addressed in prior Xbox Insider Release notes. These items aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution.

Audio

• There have been reports that users are experiencing audio problems intermittently across all dashboards, apps, games and other applications. If you are experiencing issues, make sure that you have updated the firmware on your TV or other equipment. If you’re unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance.
  • Notes: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware updates, please submit feedback via Report a Problem immediately with the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”. Include as much detail as you can:
    • What was the initial cause of your problem?
    • Is the audio only in your game or app, or is it also system audio?
    • If yes, does changing the audio format solve the problem? What was the audio format prior to and after changing?
    • Rebooting the computer fixes this issue.
    • What’s included in your set up? Equipment, layout, etc.
    • Please provide any other information that you may have to help reproduce the issue.

Play the Game

• Investigating reports about party management issues in certain titles.

Networking

• Reports indicate that consoles may not boot up to the network correctly. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.

Be 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.

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please reach out to the community subreddit. Xbox Insiders, Xbox Staff, and moderators are available to answer your questions.

Please check the most recent posts before posting on subreddit to determine if you have already addressed your problem. It is always better to add your issue to existing threads before creating a new one. We can then support you as best as we can. Don’t forget to use “Report a problem” before posting—the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.

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