Xbox Expands Gamertags to 15 Characters as Insiders Test Cloud Play During Updates
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Updated · Xbox.com · Jun 24
Xbox Expands Gamertags to 15 Characters as Insiders Test Cloud Play During Updates
3 articles · Updated · Xbox.com · Jun 24
Summary
Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insiders can now preview console features that let them stream supported Game Pass titles while updates download, reducing wait time before play.
The test build also restores support for unique gamertags up to 15 characters, up from 12, while non-unique or non-Latin tags still cap at 12 and may carry a suffix.
Xbox 360 titles now get game hubs in game cards, showing achievement progress, captures and other details, with expanded achievement popups available from player profiles.
Game cards can also now add released and upcoming titles directly to wishlists, part of Microsoft's push to make the card a central place for play, tracking and discovery.