Microsoft adds option to turn off Quick Resume on Xbox Series X/S

Microsoft has recently released a new update for the Xbox Series X and S that adds a much-requested feature: the ability to disable Quick Resume for specific games. This update addresses a user request that has been around since 2020.

What is Quick Resume?

Quick Resume is a feature of the Xbox Series X/S that lets players jump back into their games quickly without having to restart them, even if the console has been fully powered off. It offers a major convenience boost, especially for offline or single-player games.

Why is this update important?

While Quick Resume is usually useful, players often run into issues, especially with online-focused games. There have been reports of inconsistency, with the system not always being able to preserve a game's state properly. This can lead to frustrations, such as games being forced to close or needing to be restarted in order to play online.

With the new option, users can disable Quick Resume on a game-by-game basis. This is a welcome improvement that enhances the overall user experience. Players can now fully close a game when they turn off the console or exit a title, which is especially useful for games that rely on online connections.

How does the new feature work?

To use the feature, players only need to open the game's menu, select 'Manage Quick Resume', and then enable the 'Turn off Quick Resume' option. That means when you launch the game again, it will load fully from the menu instead of resuming from a suspended state. The feature has been tested by several users with popular titles such as Battlefield 2042 and Call of Duty, and appears to work well.

The addition of this feature appears to be an important step in further refining the user experience on Xbox Series X/S. While Quick Resume is a powerful tool for many gamers, this new option can help prevent unwanted frustration when playing online games.