Some Xbox players are encountering a peculiar glitch that leads their consoles to prompt updates for all installed games. This issue has been reported by numerous Xbox owners across social media, indicating a rather common occurrence; fortunately, it is straightforward to resolve.

The Xbox Series X/S, launched in 2020 and having sold over 30 million units, regularly receives updates from Microsoft. However, there have been instances where these updates caused unforeseen problems for gamers.

Players have noted that they receive notifications demanding updates for all their games. In response, many sought help on social media platforms. The most recommended fix appears to be a simple restart of the console, which tends to resolve the problem. If that fails, pressing the “Update” button is said to expedite the completion of all updates, enabling games to function correctly again.

Speculation surrounds the cause of this issue, with some suggesting that Microsoft might have rolled out an update to verify the licenses of installed games, which could explain the rapid notifications. As of now, Microsoft has yet to release a statement regarding this matter.

Gamers are baffled by the new Xbox issue

Unfortunately, such unexpected issues are not new for Xbox users, as previously, features like Xbox Party Chat went offline due to outages on the Xbox network. Microsoft usually acts swiftly to resolve these complications and consistently issues updates aimed at enhancing the user experience.

However, not all updates meet with enthusiasm; community feedback on new features, such as the Game Hubs, has been mixed—many players disfavor these changes, asserting they add unnecessary steps to accessing games.