Xbox Playback - Release Date & Stats
Xbox Playback is Microsoft's 25th-anniversary recap — a personalized video of your Xbox history across every generation, live now until December 31, 2026.
Quick answer: Xbox Playback launched November 12, 2026 — the day before the Series X25 anniversary console. It replaces the skipped Year in Review with a recap covering every Xbox generation: first game, most-played game, total time, top years, longest streak. Watch it on your console dashboard or on the web with your Xbox account, through December 31.
What Playback shows
Your Xbox story
When your journey began — your first console, first game, first friend.
Time & milestones
Total time played, biggest achievements and first milestones across generations.
Your top years
Which years you played most, top genre and most-played game.
Playback Archive
A deeper web view for digging through the full available history.
How to watch yours
- 1On console
Look for the Playback option on your Xbox dashboard — the video plays right there.
- 2On the web
Sign in with your Xbox account on the Playback page to watch the personalized video and open the Playback Archive.
- 3If it hasn't appeared
The rollout is gradual over launch day — check back later if it isn't on your dashboard yet.
Eligibility & dates
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Available until | December 31, 2026 |
| Countries | 15: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Spain, UK, US |
| Requirements | At least 1 Gamerscore, 1 achievement and 1 minute of qualifying gameplay on your Xbox profile (console viewing also needs 1 minute on console) |
| Data note | Built from available account data — gaps in your history may stay missing |
FAQ
When did Xbox Playback release?
November 12, 2026 — rolling out gradually that day across 15 countries.
Is it only for this year's games?
No — unlike the old Year in Review, Playback covers all 25 years of Xbox, every generation back to the original console.
Why can't I see mine?
It's rolling out gradually — and it needs at least 1 Gamerscore, 1 achievement and 1 minute of qualifying gameplay on the profile.
Does it cost anything?
No — Playback is free for eligible accounts.