Summary
Xboxreleased a set of new dynamic backgrounds for players to enjoy, including an impressiveCyberpunk 2077-themed background.Xbox’s dynamic backgrounds allow users to spruce up their dashboard by giving them partially moving backdrops.
First introduced in 2020, dynamic backgrounds were exclusively released for Xbox Series X and Series S owners. Initially, Waves was the only dynamic background available to users, but over the years,Xbox has periodically added additional backgrounds. These range from Xbox-themed backgrounds, to game-themed backgrounds like theFallout25th Anniversary one, to more abstract backgrounds that can be customized by a user’s My Color selection. Although it’s not a major feature, many users are fans of dynamic backgrounds and enjoy using them to liven up the home screen of their current-generation Xbox. Fortunately for such fans, Xbox just released another new set.
A total of five new dynamic backgrounds were added to Xbox’s Personalization section, themed around the gamesCyberpunk 2077,EA Sports FC 24,EA Sports PGA Tour,F1 23, andSuper Mega Baseball 4. Some users claim that theCyberpunk 2077dynamic background is one of the best ones yet. It showsCyberpunk 2077protagonist V against the backdrop of Night City; its dynamic elements are flying vehicles that move slightly, as well as flickering billboards. The rest of the new backgrounds, which are allthemed around games under the EA Sports umbrella, feature other dynamic elements like flashing cameras, sparking tires, exploding fireworks, flying birds, and more. Like usual, these dynamic backgrounds are mostly still, but feature certain elements that make them appear like living, breathing images. This new update increases Xbox’s selection to 48 dynamic backgrounds.
The Themes of Xbox’s New Dynamic Backgrounds
Xbox’s customization library includes other impressive backdrops like theDead Spacedynamic background. In contrast toDead Space’s intense and unsettling atmosphere, this background features a serene image of a planet as its horizon is outlined by starlight. Its dynamic elements include flickering stars and some sort of fog or debris that slightly moves in the foreground.
Other popular games have received their own themed backgrounds as well, liketheCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3dynamic background. This backdrop features the cover ofModern Warfare 3while adding some motion to the debris at the bottom of the image.
For fans of the brand’s older eras, Xbox previously added anXbox 360-themed dynamic backgroundas well. This backdrop features the Xbox 360’s logo surrounded by shifting green circles.
Microsoft Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X boasts the fastest CPU and GPU configuration currently available for a current-generation console while offering 1TB of fast SSD storage for users out of the box.It comes with an Xbox Series S|X controller, a power cord, and documentation along with a trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the box.
