Microsoft celebrates 50th anniversary with new dynamic backgrounds, profile themes and more Xbox and PC
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From Solitaire to Game Pass gaming has been a driving force of innovation at Microsoft for decades. And since the creation of Xbox over 20 years ago, weve been innovating to bring the joy of gaming to everyone, introducing new ideas and finding more ways to empower players and creators around the world.
As we get ready to celebrate Microsofts 50th Anniversary on Friday, April 4, we honor the gamechanging memories youve made, and the games youve played, over five decades with us. This journey was only made possible by you our players and developers around the world.
As a thank you for 50 years together were launching new dynamic backgrounds, profile themes, badges, and even a new Microsoft Solitaire theme, all available now
50th Anniversary Dynamic Background
Celebrate some of the iconic characters that have been part of our shared gaming story over the last five decades including Master Chief, Marcus Fenix, Vault Boy, and many more brought together with a new dynamic background.
Find out how to apply Dynamic Backgrounds here.
Nostalgic Profile Themes
Go nostalgic with brand new profile themes, including three new Gamerpics featuring an old Windows cursor, a floppy disc and, of course, Clippy. Match your Gamerpic with a new profile background to complete the look.
Find out how to update your profile theme here.
50th Anniversary Badge
As a thank you for 50 years of experimenting, innovating, tinkering, and playing together, weve created a special Microsoft 50th Anniversary badge that you can add to your Xbox profile.
Heres how to claim your badge
First, you must join or be an existing member of the Xbox Insider Program. See here for how to join.
Launch the Xbox Insider Hub on console or PC if you dont already have the app, search for it in the store.
Select Previews on the left navigation menu.
Click 50th Anniversary Badge under the Available section.
Join the preview
Please note Badges may take 12 days to appear on your profile after joining the preview.
50th Anniversary Theme for Microsoft Solitaire
Celebrate with the game that started a love of gaming for so many. Available now for Windows devices, the Microsoft 50th theme adds a custom background, deck style, and card backs to the game.
Heres how to download and apply the theme
Open Microsoft Solitaire or download from the Microsoft Store
Hit Menu in the topleft
Navigate to Themes
Click Microsoft 50th to download and apply the theme
To learn more about Microsofts 50th Anniversary and how you can join in on the celebration, visit the 50th Anniversary website.
