In our mission to constantly improve the Xbox platform, March is bringing several updates for players to enjoy. This month were introducing more ways to access games, offering new ways to be rewarded for gaming, and launching additional in-game benefits for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.Additionally, title activation is now available while playing via Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), allowing for a seamless transition between games. Stream your own game adds more titles for Game Pass Ultimate members to enjoy. And in case you missed it, we also released the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, Rewards points balances are now easier to find Rewards members can now get a $3 Candy Crush gift card, and there are new dynamic backgrounds on console to choose from.Check out the full details for every update below:Unlock more in-game benefits for free-to-play games with Game PassStarting this week, were rolling out even more value to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members with new in-game benefits for free-to-play games. Members will be able to unlock cosmetics, characters, in-game currency, and more for additional games, including Heroes of the Storm, Naraka: Bladepoint, and The Finals. Plus, were adding even more benefits starting in April 2025, like Call of Duty: Warzone and Enlisted. With seasonal content drops, members always have new benefits to look forward to.To find available benefits, launch Xbox on PC:Navigate to the Game Pass tab and click More Benefits to see all in-game benefits.Or explore Home or Game Pass tabs for the in-game benefits section. Click More Games to explore all in-game benefits.Or navigate to a participating games page to see available in-game benefits.Find out the full of list of new benefits available here and keep an eye out for more benefits for additional games in the future.PC GamingA new look for Game Bar on PCPlayers may have noticed that Game Bar has a fresh new look. This marks the beginning of several visual enhancements that will be rolling out this week. The update includes a refreshed design for Game Bar and various utility widgets, including Home Bar, Capture widget, Performance widget, Resource widget, and Widget Store.Additionally, weve made improvements to controller navigation within the Widget Store, ensuring a smoother experience when using Compact Mode on PCs and Windows Handhelds.These visual updates and navigation improvements make Game Bar easier to use, improving the overall gaming experience.Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)Seamlessly shift between games on Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)Were making changes to how players shift between games on Xbox Cloud Gaming (beta), starting with Assassins Creed Shadows this month. Previously, players would need to return to the Xbox.com/play page to switch between games. Now, when playing Assassins Creed Shadows from xbox.com/play, players can directly launch other Assassins Creed games without needing to return to the Home page. For example, Assassins Creed Shadows players can directly launch any of the following four Assassins Creed games: Assassins Creed Origins, Assassins Creed Valhalla, Assassins Creed Odyssey, and Assassins Creed Mirage.This new capability allows for a more immersive and frictionless experience when switching between games.When launching Assassins Creed Shadows, players can select other Assassins Creed games from an in-game hub and see a pop-up with information about each game. They can then directly launch the available Assassins Creed games with one-click from within Assassins Creed Shadows. If the game is not owned or isnt available on the cloud, players will receive a notification. This feature is currently only available with Assassins Creed Shadows and will be extended to additional cloud playable games soon.Stream your own game More cloud playable games are availableThis month, were adding more games to the Stream Your Own Game collection. Game Pass Ultimate members can stream over 50+ cloud playable games on supported devices if they own them.Recently added:Assassins Creed ShadowsGotham KnightsParty AnimalsSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueThe Lord of the Rings: Return to MoriaThe Texas Chain Saw MassacreWobbly LifeComing soon:Planet Coaster 2Planet Zoo: Console EditionRaftShreddersThe Thing: RemasteredAnd moreCheck out the full list of cloud-playable games available to stream on supported devices here. For more information, learn more here.In Case You Missed ItXbox Adaptive JoystickRecently announced, the Xbox Adaptive Joystick is available for purchase exclusively at the Microsoft Store. Developed in collaboration with the Gaming and Disability Community, this singular, wired controller is primarily designed to meet the needs of players with limited mobility. Its versatility allows players to seamlessly incorporate the controller into their existing gaming setups. Read more about the Xbox Adaptive Joystick here.Rewards update and $3 Candy Crush gift cardRedeeming Rewards points just got a lot easier: play, claim, redeem, repeat. Navigate to the Microsoft Store on console and find Rewards points and account balance on the left navigation menu. Redeem points for an Xbox gift card straight from the Store to get your next favorite game. This update rolled out to all Rewards eligible regions this month.Besides Xbox gift cards, Rewards points can also be used for a $3 Candy Crush gift card. This comes with 48 hours of unlimited lives so players can continue to solve tasty puzzles while getting rewarded with in-game combos. Go to the Rewards hub on the Xbox profile across devices and look for the Candy Crush gift card in the Rewards catalog. Once redeemed, an email with the gift card code and instructions on how to redeem will be sent to the King account on file (wherever Candy Crush Saga or Candy Crush Soda Saga is played). This is a limited offer, so terms apply.Xbox Consoles More Dynamic BackgroundsThere are now several new dynamic backgrounds to choose from for Xbox Series X|S consoles. Within the last month, weve added dynamic backgrounds for:Microsoft 50th AnniversaryMonster Hunter WildsSea of Thieves: MegalodonSea of Thieves: SunsetSplit FictionTowerborneWWE 2K25Learn how to customize the Xbox console by choosing a dynamic background on this Xbox Support page.Help Shape the Future of XboxStay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and the latest and greatest Xbox news. For support related to Xbox updates, visit the official Xbox Support site.We love hearing from the community, whether you have a suggestion for a new feature that youd like to see added, or you want to give feedback on existing features that could use some improvement. Were always looking for ways to improve Xbox experiences for players around the world. If youd like to help create the future of Xbox and get early access to new features, join the Xbox Insider ProgramXbox Series X|S & Xbox OneWindows PC.Happy gaming!