Microsoft released Alpha Skip-Ahead (2308.230420-2200) and alpha (2305.230420-2200) rings. They both have different fixes but share one notable thing. If you have games or apps installed on an external drive, display game art will now appear correctly. Both updates also bring updates to better reflect local languages across the console.
Alpha Escape-Advanced (2308.230420-2200) Release Notes
Apps
- Fixed an issue where the Xbox Accessories app would crash unexpectedly when updating the Xbox button color on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2.
My Games and Apps
- Addresses an issue where games and apps installed on an external drive may not display game art correctly.
- Fixed an issue where installing games or updates could remain in the ‘Uninstalling Items’ queue without clear progress.
Store
- Fixed an issue where the install button could become unresponsive after a game was recently added to the preview.
System
- Various updates to correctly reflect local languages in the console.
- Note: Users participating in the preview may see “strange” text in the console, see for more information Here.
Alpha (2305.230420-2200) Release Notes
My Games and Apps
- Fixed an issue that prevented the menu from opening when browsing groups.
- Addresses an issue where games and apps installed on an external drive may not display game art correctly.
- Fixed an issue where Microsoft Edge’s Remote Tools would repeatedly prompt for updates.
System
- Various updates to correctly reflect local languages in the console.
- Note: Users participating in the preview may see “strange” text in the console, see for more information Here.
Since these are both highly experimental builds, users won’t be surprised to hear that there are many known issues. A serious problem with the Skip-Ahead build is that some games don’t start after waking the console from sleep. To fix this, restart your console via the Xbox button and try restarting the game.
Another issue that Microsoft is aware of is when you press the menu button while browsing groups, the menu does not appear. Instead, open the menu to manage games and apps from Games, Apps or Guide. Finally, some users report seeing the wrong resolution after booting. To remedy this, restart the console via the Power menu. If it doesn’t work, check that your TV firmware is up to date.
