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Xbox Tests Opt‑In Chat Audio, Cloud‑Save Restore and Larger Wishlists

Microsoft is validating new privacy controls and save‑recovery tools with Insiders to give players clearer choices over recordings and data restoration.

Overview

  • Xbox announced the feature set on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and made the expanded wishlist capacity available to all players immediately.
  • Alpha Skip‑Ahead Insiders can now choose to include party or in‑game chat audio in captures, with each player required to opt in before their voice is recorded.
  • Forza Horizon 6 is the first title to support browsing and restoring previously synced cloud‑save versions from the console via Manage game & add‑ons > Saved data > Restore saved data.
  • Alpha Skip‑Ahead testers also gain new achievement sorting options that let users order games by name, completion percentage, Gamerscore earned, or number of achievements unlocked.
  • Xbox is rolling these updates out in stages through the Xbox Insider Program and is seeking feedback as the company expands save‑restore support to more games and prepares broader Insider and public releases.