Microsoft’s latest update for the Xbox Series X/S introduced a new Game Hubs feature, and not everyone is thrilled about it. While it’s meant to streamline access to game-related content like achievements, add-ons, and friends currently playing, for many players, it simply creates an annoying extra step before launching their game.
If you’re one of the Xbox gamers who just wants to jump into your game right away, the good news is: you can turn it off — and it only takes a minute.
🎮 What Is the Xbox Game Hubs Feature?
Introduced in the June 2025 Xbox Series X/S update, Game Hubs act as a central page for each game. Instead of starting a title immediately, players are taken to a screen filled with:
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Achievements and progress
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Friends who are currently playing
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Available game add-ons
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Game news or updates
While useful for some, this feature adds an extra layer between selecting and starting your game, which has frustrated players who prefer a quicker launch experience.
🧭 How to Turn Off Xbox Game Hubs
If you’d rather skip the Game Hubs entirely and jump straight into your game, here’s how to disable the feature:
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Press the Xbox button on your controller.
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Navigate to My Games and Apps → Apps.
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Go to Settings → General → Personalization.
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Select Games and Apps.
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Scroll to the right until you see the section:
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Uncheck all three boxes in this section.
That’s it — you’re done. Now when you launch a game, it will skip the hub and start immediately.
💡 Why Turning Off Game Hubs Matters
While Game Hubs offer helpful information, they can become a hassle for players who:
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Prefer a fast game startup
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Rarely look at achievements or add-ons
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Play offline or solo
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Are used to Xbox’s previous, more direct launch behavior
By disabling the feature, your user experience becomes more streamlined, getting you into the action without any detours.
The Xbox Series X/S continues to evolve through regular updates, but not every new feature hits the mark with all users. Thankfully, Microsoft gives players the flexibility to customize their experience. If you’re not a fan of the feature, turning them off is fast, easy, and lets you get back to gaming your way.