Game Lineup Updates
- New Games on XGP: In early February 2025, Xbox announced its latest lineup of games added to XGP (Xbox Game Pass), including titles such as “The Pledge”, “Starfield”, and “Crab Cakes: A Treasure Hunt Adventure”, among six others. These games will be gradually added to XGP between February 5th and February 18th.
Hardware and System Updates
- System Version Update: Xbox Series X received a system update in February 2025, addressing several known issues, such as the sidebar information not updating consistently, and localization fixes. Additionally, a preview feature for the Edge browser was introduced to enhance browsing experience.
Market Performance and Competitive Landscape
- Market Sales: Despite its powerful hardware configuration and rich game content, Xbox Series X’s market performance has not met Microsoft’s expectations. According to VGChartz’s sales comparison, PlayStation 5 outsells Xbox Series X by two times.
- Game Pass Service: Xbox Series X fully supports Microsoft’s Game Pass service, offering players access to a vast library of games. However, compared to Sony and Nintendo, Microsoft lags behind in terms of exclusive games.
Future Prospects
- New Game Releases: Microsoft plans to release several major games in 2025, including “The Pledge” and “Fable IV”. These games will further enhance the game lineup of Xbox Series X.
- Continuous Updates and Optimizations: Microsoft will continue to update and optimize Xbox Series X to improve system stability and user experience.
In summary, Xbox Series X has maintained active game lineup updates and system optimizations in 2025. Despite facing competitive challenges in the market, Microsoft is striving to attract more players through the release of new games and support for the Game Pass service. For existing Xbox Series X owners, they can look forward to more game content and system improvements in the future.