Not only is Twitch arriving on Xbox One in March, so is the console’s largest update yet. Titled simply the March Update, it addresses the biggest concerns facing Xbox One fans, most notably the rough party integration.
Microsoft is hoping to release the update before March 11th, but an official release date hasn’t been announced. However, they have put together a video demonstration of what it’s like. It’s narrated by Major Nelson and dives into making a party, and even inviting friends to join you in a game.
Below are the features incorporated into the coming update:
- Get to your friends list faster. The friends list will be front and center on the homepage of the Friends app. Click the Social tile on Home, or say “Xbox, go to Friends” to see who’s online and what they’re up to. From there you can quickly send messages and get into a party.
- Party chat will be turned on by default. When you party up, chat audio will be turned on by default.
- Chat with friends playing different games. Party chat will be separated from people playing your game, so you can chat with your friends who are online or you can chat with everyone playing the game.
- We’re adding an “Invite friends to game” option to your multiplayer titles moving forward. Similar to Xbox 360 titles, this will appear inside a games’ menu and offer a simple and quicker way to set up your multiplayer battles. Selecting “Invite friends” will let you invite friends to your game and party.
- We’re adding “Recent Players.” This is a simple list that shows you Xbox Live members you’ve recently played with, making it easier to stay in touch with people, or add new friends after your multiplayer battles.
