Microsoft has introduced a new setting for Xbox users to turn off Quick Resume selectively for specific games. This capability, which was previewed by Xbox Insiders back in March, is now being deployed alongside various additional enhancements for Xbox consoles and the Xbox PC application through the latest April system update.
Quick Resume debuted as a standout capability when the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles were released. It enables players to pause multiple titles and seamlessly resume them later without any loss of advancement, including after the device has been powered down. However, certain titles that require a stable online link, such as massively multiplayer online games, typically result in disruptions like returning to the lobby screen, delays in reestablishing connections, or full reloads when attempting to resume. The ability to deactivate Quick Resume for these problematic games helps eliminate those frustrating interruptions.
In addition to Quick Resume adjustments, the update increases the variety of game groupings that can be affixed to the Xbox dashboard, allows personalization of the console's visual theme with custom hues, and simplifies accessing a game's activity log. For the Xbox PC application, users can now employ various controllers to navigate the mouse pointer, secure preferred titles in the quick-access or recently played sections, and incorporate any locally installed software or games into their Xbox collection, regardless of the source. This comes alongside early trials of the Automatic Super Resolution technology on ASUS ROG Xbox Ally portable devices.
The shift toward more regular firmware releases reflects a strategic push by Xbox's incoming leader, Asha Sharma, aimed at revitalizing the platform and reassessing the overall approach to gaming. One of her initial moves includes reducing the cost of the premium Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, dropping it from $30 monthly to $23.