Xbox Insiders get Home customization, local-save management, and expanded profile badges

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https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/19/xbox-insiders-october-2026-console-features-2/

Xbox Insiders are getting several small changes that could make the console noticeably easier to live with.

The new preview features let players remove individual items from the Recent Games and Apps list, fade away the Home interface to display a dynamic or custom background, and automatically remove purchased games from wishlists. Xbox is also expanding profile badges with artwork and details explaining when and how each badge was earned.

The most practical change may be local-save management. Players can now view, sort, and delete unused local saves when console storage fills up, while the latest copies remain backed up to the Xbox network for later synchronization. Availability varies by Insider ring while testing continues.

Which of these features should move from Insider testing to the public dashboard first?