Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings will be able to access a new Friends and Community Updates channel in the Xbox app, as part of their preview versions. The Friends and Community Updates channel, located on the Home Page, allows users to view the activity of friends, including their achievements and posts from official clubs and games they follow.
How to Join Xbox Insider Rings
To access the preview versions of the Xbox app, you must be a member of its Insider program, specifically the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings. These rings are only available to members who have received an invite. You can apply for membership by filling out the interest survey located in the Xbox Insider hub under Activities, Available, and Joining New Rings. Microsoft looks at a variety of factors, including feedback quality, quest/survey participation, and gameplay when selecting members.
What’s New in April?
In addition to the new community channels, Xbox Games With Gold for April include Out of Space: Couch Edition and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can enjoy Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly and Minecraft Legends as day one releases for April. The feature allows users to access the game on release day without having to purchase it separately.
Sharing is Caring
The Friends and Community Updates channel of the Xbox app is an ideal space to share content with friends, and the process is simple. Just click on the “Got something to share?” prompt, and you can post any content of your choosing. The content can be achievements, posts from clubs, or games you follow, and it allows you to engage with your friends more easily.
Join the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Rings
If you’re interested in the preview versions of the Xbox app, you can join the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings by completing the interest survey located in the Xbox Insider hub. This feature allows you to access new community channels and game content.
Accessing New Features Early
Xbox Insiders who are part of the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings get to access new Xbox features earlier than other members. This means they can test new features, provide feedback, and help Microsoft refine its software. These members get access to updates and features before they are released to the general public, which is a significant benefit for gamers.
Xbox Games With Gold and Game Pass
The April lineup for Xbox Games With Gold includes Out of Space: Couch Edition and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind. Xbox Game Pass offers two day-one releases for April, including Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly and Minecraft Legends. These releases allow users to access the game on release day without needing to purchase it separately.
Conclusion
The new Friends and Community Updates channel is an exciting feature coming to the Xbox app. It allows users to view the activity of friends and engage with them more easily. Xbox Insiders who are part of the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings get to access new Xbox features earlier, which provides a valuable opportunity for testing and providing feedback.
