Summary
The August 2024Xboxupdate will roll out this week, and bring additional support for Xbox Cloud Gaming on Game Pass Ultimate to more Amazon Fire TV sticks. TheXboxupdate will also offer players the choice of what portions to install from certain games, which can improve system storage and performance.
Every month or two, Microsoft releases updates to all current Xbox consoles to improve the functionality of each system and give users some quality-of-life changes based on their feedback. In theJune 2024 Xbox console update, Xbox users were given more customization options for their home screen backgrounds, as specific game art was included among the available options. Xbox consoles could also remember up to 10 wireless networks to make re-connectivity easier for users who constantly travel, and additional subscription management options were made accessible via the account menu.
Xbox Console Update Details (August 2024)
A new file installation option was added to Xbox consoles and the Xbox app on Windows PCs to give users a choice of what to download from specific titles and save time and storage space. For example, theCall of Dutyfranchise is notorious for its enormous file sizeson all currently available platforms. With the new update, Xbox users can choose whether to installWarzone, Multiplayer, or Campaign modes alongside the mandatory base game installation in titles such asModern Warfare 3. Given that the upcomingCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will include a texture streaming method, it remains to be seen how this will be used with Xbox’s new installation methods.
Additional options for toggle hold functionality and turning off devices were added to Xbox Elite and Adaptive Controllers, and someDiscord quality-of-life enhancementsfor watching streams were also part of this month’s update. All in all, Xbox users will have plenty to look forward to as the end of summer draws near.
