Celebrating 25 Years of Play: Introducing XBOX Gear, New Community Designs, FanFest Tour Dates, and More
Xbox commemorates its 25th anniversary with community-designed visuals, a special Game Pass collection, a global FanFest tour, and new official merchandise available online.
Xbox is marking its 25th anniversary with a series of community-driven initiatives, including new gamerpics, backgrounds, and themes created by creators Klobrille and Ben Kenobi. These designs, available today, reflect Xbox’s emphasis on player and creator connections. Players can also share their own creations using the hashtag #XBOX25. A 25th Anniversary profile badge will be automatically awarded to users signing into their Xbox account from today until the end of 2026.
To celebrate Xbox’s history, a curated collection of classic games will be added to Xbox Game Pass. The collection spans titles from the original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, including Fable Anniversary, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Fallout 4, and Psychonauts 2. These games will be playable on console and PC, offering both nostalgia and new experiences for subscribers.
Xbox is launching the FanFest Tour, a global series of events designed to bring local gaming communities together. The tour begins with gamescom and includes additional stops worldwide, with tickets distributed via city-specific sweepstakes. Fans can enter through the Xbox.com FanFest page to secure a spot at an event near them, with details on upcoming locations and entry methods available online.
Xbox has introduced Xbox Gear, a new official merchandise store featuring collections inspired by the brand’s history and community. The initial lineup includes Gloss, Est.01, and Blood Gulch, with more drops planned. Fans can browse and purchase items at gear.xbox.com, with the store serving as a hub for anniversary-themed apparel and accessories.