25 Years of Play: New Designs, XBOX Updates & FanFest Tour Dates

Twenty-five years ago, the mission of XBOX was simple: to bring players together through shared games and vibrant worlds. Today, that spirit remains the driving force behind everything the platform does.

To mark this incredible milestone, the community is celebrating by sharing a multitude of ways to connect with the history of gaming. From fresh updates and exclusive content to massive global tours, the celebration is truly expansive.

A major highlight involves user creativity. To commemorate the quarter-century, XBOX has partnered with talented creators Klobrille and Ben Kenobi to release a collection of custom gamerpics, backgrounds, and dynamic themes for consoles. These designs perfectly capture the essence of what XBOX has always represented: the connection between players, creators, and the games that unite us. Fans are invited to explore these creations and share their own talents with the community using the hashtag #XBOX25.

Players can easily bring these stunning designs to life by customizing their consoles or PC experience through simple settings menus. Whether setting a dynamic background or selecting a custom theme, the door is open for personal expression.

Beyond customization, the celebration is diving deep into gaming history with special Game Pass collections. These curated experiences bring together legendary franchises from each era of XBOX—including classics like Fable Anniversary, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Fallout 4, and Psychonauts 2—available across console and PC platforms.

For those who crave live experiences, the global XBOX FanFest Tour is hitting the road. This multi-city event is built around community connection and celebrates the joy of play worldwide. Stops are scheduled in major international hubs, including Cologne, Germany; Tokyo, Japan; London, U.K.; Mexico City, Mexico; Sydney, Australia; Toronto, Canada; and Seattle, U.S.

Tickets for each stop are available through city-specific sweepstakes, offering fans a chance to be part of this incredible global celebration. To explore the full itinerary and enter for chances to win, fans should visit the XBOX.com FanFest page.

To keep the momentum going, XBOX has established a central hub where players can celebrate the anniversary and discover more exclusive content, updates, and news about the future of gaming. It’s the ultimate place to connect and continue the journey.