Xbox October 2025 Update: Faster Downloads, Advanced Shader Delivery & More

NOTE: This article was published yesterday (30/10/2025), but due to some technical issues it went offline.

As Xbox wraps up October, it’s rolling out one of its biggest monthly updates yet across PC, handhelds, and consoles. The highlight of this update is the new Advanced Shader Delivery system, which is now rolling out for ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X.

With this update, supported titles can now preload shaders during download, making them launch up to 10 times faster on first play. It also helps conserve battery by optimizing how graphics data is processed. Here are all the games to initially support Advanced Shader Delivery:

Microsoft says more games will soon join the list as it works with developers to expand support.

Faster downloads

On the PC front, the Xbox app now offers faster download speeds and smarter bandwidth management. According to Microsoft, improvements to the app’s download engine let it better utilize your internet connection, which reduces slowdowns and improving overall responsiveness.

Console players aren’t left out either. Xbox Game Hubs now feature two new modules, one showing the latest official updates from developers, and another surfacing Game Pass in-game perks. These additions make it easier to stay connected with game news and exclusive content.

USB mice and keyboard support

Next up, Xbox now supports wired USB mice and keyboards across more titles, alongside over 230 games with touch controls and 130 with mouse and keyboard support on the cloud.

Newly added titles

Last but not least, Xbox’s Stream Your Own Game library continues to grow, now crossing 1,000+ supported titles. Check the list of newly added games below: