Thank You for 5 A long time Collectively – Have a good time Microsoft’s Anniversary with New Dynamic Background, Profile Themes, and Extra

From Solitaire to Recreation Move – gaming has been a driving drive of innovation at Microsoft for many years. And for the reason that creation of Xbox over 20 years in the past, we’ve been innovating to deliver the enjoyment of gaming to everybody, introducing new concepts and discovering extra methods to empower gamers and creators world wide.

As we get able to rejoice Microsoft’s fiftieth Anniversary on Friday, April 4, we honor the game-changing reminiscences you’ve made, and the video games you’ve performed, over 5 a long time with us. This journey was solely made attainable by you – our gamers and builders world wide.​

As a thanks for 50 years collectively we’re launching new dynamic backgrounds, profile themes, badges, and even a brand new Microsoft Solitaire theme, all out there now:

50^th Anniversary Dynamic Background

Have a good time a few of the iconic characters which were a part of our shared gaming story over the past 5 a long time – together with Grasp Chief, Marcus Fenix, Vault Boy, and lots of extra – introduced along with a brand new dynamic background.

Learn the way to use Dynamic Backgrounds right here.

Nostalgic Profile Themes

Go nostalgic with model new profile themes, together with three new Gamerpics that includes an outdated Home windows cursor, a floppy disc and, in fact, Clippy. Match your Gamerpic with a brand new profile background to finish the look.

Learn the way to replace your profile theme right here.

50^th Anniversary Badge

As a thanks for 50 years of experimenting, innovating, tinkering, and enjoying collectively, we’ve created a particular Microsoft fiftieth Anniversary badge which you can add to your Xbox profile.

Right here’s the way to declare your badge:

• First, it’s essential to be a part of – or be an current member of – the Xbox Insider Program. See right here for the way to be a part of.
• Launch the Xbox Insider Hub on console or PC (in the event you don’t have already got the app, seek for it within the retailer).
• Choose ‘Previews’ on the left navigation menu.
• Click on ’fiftieth Anniversary Badge’ beneath the ‘Accessible’ part.
• Be a part of the preview!

Please notice: Badges could take 1-2 days to seem in your profile after becoming a member of the preview.

50^th Anniversary Theme for Microsoft Solitaire

Have a good time with the sport that began a love of gaming for therefore many. Accessible now for Home windows gadgets, the Microsoft 50^th theme provides a customized background, deck model, and card backs to the sport.

Right here’s the way to obtain and apply the theme:

• Open Microsoft Solitaire (or obtain from the Microsoft Retailer)
• Hit “Menu” within the top-left
• Navigate to “Themes”
• Click on “Microsoft 50^th” to obtain and apply the theme

To be taught extra about Microsoft’s 50^th Anniversary and how one can take part on the celebration, go to the 50^th Anniversary web site.

Editor’s notice: Added clarification to Badge redemption part.