Microsoft brings a major September update for Xbox. This update has numerous exciting features like Variable Refresh rate (VRR), Voice Reporting, and a highly requested feature, Discord streaming.
For those unaware, Discord is a popular voice chat platform with features like streaming your game within the voice channel. Before this update, streaming on Discord was only possible on the PC platform, but Xbox users can now also enjoy the streaming services on the console. An overview of new features in this update is provided below:
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) update for Xbox Series X/S consoles
Variable Refresh Rate allows users to adjust the refresh rate of the TV or monitor according to the frame rate of the content. This new feature provides a smooth and precise gaming experience. Some users may not want this VRR enabled. They can turn this setting off by going to General > TV & display options > Video and selecting the dropdown menu to “Off.”
Streaming Games on Discord
As mentioned above, it is now possible to stream your gameplay on Xbox. To get started, users first need to link their Discord account. From there, users must join a voice channel on the Xbox console and select “Stream your game” to start streaming.
Redeem Rewards
Xbox users will now find it easier to redeem their rewards with the new Rewards tab. Users can select Profile & System by pressing the Xbox button and choose My Rewards. Alternatively, players can redeem rewards directly from this option.
Ask to join the game session
Ask to join is an option now available in Xbox where the users can ask their friends to join their game session. Your friends will receive the notification of your request to join, and they can respond to it by game invite, party invite, or a message.
Voice reporting
In July, Xbox announced a new voice reporting feature that allows players to record a 60-second video clip of an in-game voice incident that they believe violates the Xbox community Standards and submit it as evidence to the safety team for review. The full report of this feature was covered on our website. Those wanting to know about this new feature can check our Xbox’s new voice reporting story here.
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