Xbox debuts all these new free dynamic backgrounds for your console

Three special designs are already available at no cost to customize the Xbox menu.

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Xbox has added three new dynamic backgrounds that are completely free and can now be activated on Xbox Series consoles. This is a special collection to celebrate the anniversary of Indie Selects, designed to give the dashboard a fresh look with smooth animations and a very recognizable style.

The new backgrounds are available starting today and do not require any external downloads or additional subscriptions. Simply access the console’s customization options to start using them.

How to activate the new free dynamic backgrounds on Xbox

If you want to try them out now, just follow these steps on your console:

1. Enter Settings from the Xbox main menu

2. Access the General section

3. Select Personalization

4. Press My background

5. Enter Dynamic backgrounds

6. Within the Xbox category, choose one of the three new designs available

In addition to these backgrounds, from the same menu you can explore other dynamic and static options to customize the console’s appearance to your liking.

Xbox continues to gradually expand its catalog of free dynamic backgrounds, and this new addition is a simple and quick way to refresh the system’s visual experience without any cost.