Xbox’s Latest Console Update Will Finally Let You Choose Old Saves To Delete

Xbox’s latest console update is rolling out now to Xbox Insiders, bringing players more control over the home screen, local saves, and profile customization options. Initially rolling out to Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insider members, the update brings several new quality-of-life adjustments to the platform.

Among the key features is a new Manage Local Game Saves section in the settings menu. Players can now easily view, sort, and delete local saves based on size to free up storage space. Previously, users were limited to deleting all local saves at once without the ability to pick and choose specific files, though recent save-game data will still be backed up automatically and sync across devices.

The home screen also receives notable adjustments, allowing tiles to be more easily removed from the Recent Games and Apps list, including the entire Play History tile. For users wishing to showcase their background art, a new immersive background mode lets players hide the home page and UI by clicking the right thumbstick. Additionally, wishlists now automatically remove purchased games.

Profile customization receives updates as well, providing detailed information about each badge, including when and how it was unlocked. Players who earned the Day One achievement for playing on an Xbox One on its November 22, 2013 launch day will also receive a new Day One profile badge.

These updates follow recent platform additions introduced earlier in the month, such as chat audio in game captures, cloud save controls, and larger wishlists. Other adjustments over the last few months include new gamerscore badges, longer Gamertag character limits, Xbox 360 game hubs, and cloud gaming support while titles are updating. The changes arrive as Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took over the role in February, focuses on console updates as part of a business reset that includes workforce reductions and studio divestments. Meanwhile, console prices have seen increases, with a price hike taking effect on August 1 raising 512GB models by $100 and 1TB models by $150.