Xbox is celebrating 25 years of play, and today (August 3, 2026) the company shared a fresh batch of ways to join the party, including community-created console designs, a new profile badge, curated Game Pass collections, and the full FanFest Tour schedule. As Xbox puts it, the mission that started it all is still going strong.
25 years ago, Xbox set out to bring players together through the games and worlds they love, and today, that mission is still what drives everything we do.
What community designs are available?
To help mark the milestone, Xbox is partnering with two creators from its community, Klobrille and Ben Kenobi, to publish a collection of gamerpics, backgrounds, and a dynamic theme for Xbox consoles. It is, in Xbox's words, by the community, for the community, and it is available today. Xbox says these designs reflect the connection between players, creators, and the games that bring everyone together.
Here's how to make these designs your own:
Console - Gamerpic and Theme: Settings, then Profile, then Customize profile, then choose your favorite.
Console - Dynamic background: Settings, then General, then Personalization, then My background, then Dynamic background.
Xbox app on PC - Gamerpic: Open View Profile and select the pencil icon over your current Gamerpic.
Xbox app on PC - Theme: Open View Profile, then Customize profile, then choose your Theme.
Feeling inspired? Xbox is inviting fans to share their own creations and tag @XBOX using #XBOX25.
How do I get the 25th Anniversary badge?
Beginning today, players who sign in to their Xbox account on console, PC, or the Xbox mobile app will receive the Xbox 25th Anniversary profile badge, arriving ahead of Xbox's 25th anniversary on November 15. The badge will be available through the end of 2026 and can be displayed on your profile.
Which games are in the Game Pass collections?
Xbox is bringing a specially curated celebration of its history to Xbox Game Pass, with collections that gather memorable games from legendary franchises across each generation, playable on console and/or PC. That means classics from the original Xbox alongside favorites from Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Highlighted titles include:
Fable Anniversary
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Fallout 4
Psychonauts 2
Xbox describes it as a special tribute to the games that shape its 25 year legacy, with much more included beyond those names.
Where is the FanFest Tour going?
The Xbox FanFest Tour is a global, multi-city run of fan-first events built around connection, local community, and games. Things kicked off in Los Angeles at the Xbox Games Showcase, and today Xbox revealed the rest of the stops.
Cologne, Germany - August 26, at gamescom
Tokyo, Japan - September 17, during Tokyo Game Show
London, U.K. - September 26
Mexico City, Mexico - October 17
Sydney, Australia - October 17
Toronto, Canada - November 6
Seattle, U.S. - More info coming soon
Tickets for every stop will be awarded through city-specific sweepstakes, giving fans around the world a chance to take part. Xbox says you can visit the Xbox.com FanFest page to enter, explore upcoming stops, and stay up to date. Fans can also head to the Xbox.com 25th Anniversary hub for the latest anniversary updates, exclusive experiences, products, and news.
Which FanFest stop are you hoping to attend? Let us know in the comments, and tag your best Xbox designs with #XBOX25.
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