Xbox launched Xbox Playback for its 25th anniversary, letting players view their entire gaming history on Xbox hardware. The feature shows the date players started on Xbox, their first console, first game played, total hours logged, genre breakdowns, and more, though data has limits from Xbox's early years.
Players can access the tool by signing into their Xbox account through a dedicated link. The data includes games with 100% Achievement completion, longest consecutive play streaks, and most-played titles. Xbox allows players to share their records by scanning a QR code after a customized video plays.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wrote an open letter about the company's next 25 years, suggesting artificial intelligence will play a greater role in video game development. This year brought layoffs and studio departures as part of what Sharma called a "reset." Xbox aims to become more profitable than Sony and Nintendo by 2030, focusing on big hits across PC, consoles, and mobile.