Microsoft releases May update for Xbox: Quick Resume improvements are coming

If on Tuesday the protagonist was the May Patch Tuesday for Windows 10, now we must refer to the May update for Xbox, an update that is already available for Microsoft consoles and which brings improvements and bug fixes.

This update provides a significant improvement to the Quick Resume feature, the system introduced by the Xbox Series X | S that allows you to switch between different games and continue with our games right from the point where we left off last time.Also comes support for audio passthrough, a new dynamic background, and more improvements.

Quick Resume Improvements

Quick Resume allows players to seamlessly switch between recently played titles, a feature exclusive to Xbox Series X | Yes, although until now it wasn't easy to check which games were in a wait state in case we want to do a fast boot.

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With the latest update released for Xbox, now all supported games will be automatically added to Quick Resume under My Games and Applications. This new group improves access by being able to be pinned to the Xbox desktop."

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This makes access easier while it will be easier to remove a game from the group in Quick Resumeby pressing the Menu button.The only requirement is that the games are compatible with this function, something that is now easier to check."

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This update allows you to check if a game is compatible with Quick Resume thanks to a new label that will appear if you press the Xbox Guide button . Additionally, this update improves Quick Resume load times."

Higher quality audio and more

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But these Quick Resume-focused improvements aren&39;t the only change coming to Xbox Series X | S and so another feature arrives, such as support for audio Passthrough With this system, applications such as Netflix, Disney+ are allowed. Plex… improve sound by allowing audio decoding from media apps on your HDMI-compatible devices to bypass the console for a better listening experience if using an external sound system.To start using it, a new button has been added Passthrough>"

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There is also a new dynamic background. Yes with the Xbox Series X | Yes, dynamic backgrounds have arrived, now the Motes animated background has arrived. You can find the new Motes dynamic background in Settings > General > Personalization > My Background > Dynamic Background"

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Microsoft has updated its Xbox apps for iOS and Android and now offers a new warning system with a push notification that lets you know when our favorite friends go online. Additionally, they have updated the in-game achievement pages to add in-game stats, including time played. They have also made some changes that improve performance when loading the chat tab and sending messages in the application."

Finally, they announce that the Xbox One Smartglass app for Windows 10 will no longer be available in June. The SmartGlass app will be removed from the Microsoft Store and there will be no further updates for those who already have the app downloaded on their devices. You can continue to use the Xbox app for Windows 10 PC to discover and download new games with Xbox Game Pass, see what your friends are playing, and chat with them on PC, mobile devices, and Xbox consoles.

Via | Xbox