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Available for XBOX Insiders: Home Improvements, Local Save Game Management, and Profile Badges

Xbox Insiders receive a surprise feature: badges for owning an Xbox One since 2013

By · Published August 19, 2026 at 19:28 UTC · Updated August 20, 2026 at 03:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: GameSpot · Thurrott.com · IGN · Pure Xbox · Windows Central · XBOX Wire.

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Xbox Insiders are receiving a new update that includes several features. The update includes local save game management, home improvements, and profile badges. The update is rolling out today. The update is available for Xbox Series X|S dashboard features. The update was first announced by Xbox Wire.

The update was later confirmed by Thurott.com, IGN, Pure Xbox and Windows Central. The update includes five new console features. The update includes home improvements, local save game management, and profile badges. The update is rolling out today for Xbox Insiders. This feature was not mentioned in the initial announcement by Xbox Wire.

The feature was mentioned by IGN. The feature was not mentioned by Thurott.com, Pure Xbox or Windows Central. The feature is a surprise addition to the update.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (87% supported) Updated 8h ago.

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What features are included in the new Xbox Insider update?

The new Xbox Insider update includes local save game management, home improvements, and profile badges.

Who is eligible for the profile badge?

Users who purchased an Xbox One in 2013 are eligible for the profile badge.

When is the update rolling out?

The update is rolling out today for Xbox Insiders.

Topics

Xbox Xbox Insiders Xbox One Xbox Series X|S Gaming Profile Badges

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