Microsoft introduces per-game Quick Resume toggle in latest Xbox update
The April update allows owners of Xbox Series S and X to disable the flagship Quick Resume feature for specific titles, resolving issues with online games that require a persistent internet connection.
Microsoft has deployed a new update for Xbox Series S and X consoles and the Xbox PC app, granting owners the ability to disable the Quick Resume feature on a per-game basis. While Quick Resume was established as a flagship capability at the launch of the current generation consoles, allowing seamless switching between suspended titles, it has previously caused significant friction for games requiring a consistent internet connection.
The new toggle specifically targets multi-player online games, such as MMOs, which would often fail to resume properly or force a restart when the feature was active. By allowing users to opt out of Quick Resume for specific titles, Microsoft aims to eliminate the connectivity errors that previously bounced players back to the main menu or disrupted their gaming sessions.
This granular control is part of a broader collection of changes introduced in the April Xbox update. Console owners can now expand the number of game groups pinned to the Home screen from two to ten, providing better organisation for larger libraries. The update also introduces the option to set a custom colour for the Xbox interface, alongside enhancements to the PC app that allow users to move the mouse cursor with any gamepad and pin favourite games in the "Jump back in" menu.
Under the leadership of new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, the company has shifted towards a pattern of more frequent software releases to better address user requests and recommit to the brand's strategy. Sharma's tenure has also seen strategic adjustments beyond software, including a recent reduction in the price of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier from $30 to $23 per month.
The per-game Quick Resume option was first tested with Xbox Insiders in March before being rolled out widely in April. Alongside the console and PC updates, Microsoft is also testing an Automatic Super Resolution feature on ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, though this remains limited to specific hardware at this stage.
These engineering adjustments reflect a deliberate effort to refine the user experience across the ecosystem, ensuring that the platform's most celebrated features do not inadvertently hinder gameplay for specific genres of titles.
