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Microsoft is killing off its Xbox One-era Avatars in January


The Xbox Avatar Editor is going away.

By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. The Xbox Avatar FAQ says that “due to low engagement and our shift in focus towards delivering other player experiences,” it’s discontinuing the editor as of January 9th, 2025. To do this, launch the Xbox Original Avatars app, press the Menu button and select Take a photo.

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