An Replace Previous Due

The brand new r/Xbox

Greetings all,

We'd first like to increase a really honest thanks to every of you who go to and take part with us. In the present day we’re asserting some necessary modifications to the general construction of those communities.

Xbox and Reddit have undergone vital modifications through the years. Fifteen years in the past, the one method to entry Reddit was via a desktop laptop and the "previous" reddit interface (lengthy could it reign). In the present day, the overwhelming majority of you discover your approach right here by way of cell or app. Communities that numbered within the tons of and hundreds, now have tens of millions of customers. What was as soon as a distinct segment nook of the web is now one in all its main social platforms.

Xbox itself has undergone many transformations in that point as effectively, not solely when it comes to {hardware}, but in addition when it comes to its imaginative and prescient and scope. It has expanded past the console market to embrace new options akin to play wherever, cross save, cloud play, Sport Go, and with the acquisition of a number of main studios. These improvements have enabled many people to benefit from the Xbox platform in ways in which transcend the standard console expertise.

r/XboxOne 2013

Along with these modifications, we've heard repeatedly about frustrations with how the Xbox communities on Reddit are structured. Through mod mail, remark, and even from Xbox workforce members straight. Most of the present mod workforce had been customers lengthy earlier than becoming a member of on, and we shared these frustrations. The present panorama of Xbox communities on Reddit might realistically be described as scattered and redundant. Basically, a number of subreddits are serving up the identical content material and it now not is smart to divide the userbase and content material on this method. In a latest group survey shared in all main Xbox themed subreddits – we noticed overwhelming and close to unanimous help for some type of consolidation. The most well-liked (and seemingly logical) proposal, being to merge the most important console hubs into r/Xbox.

What you stated:

It's previous the time all of those communities merge into one. It's pointless to maintain them separate. Have flairs to filter which platform/era is being mentioned, if wanted. "

"Ideally, we might all migrate to as the long run proofed everlasting sub. Sadly, the content material on XboxSeriesX is far more partaking at present. "

"Possibly extra cross pollination of some kind? No less than between “Xbox” and the present gen’s subreddit. It’s a bit fragmented in the mean time "

"Ideally I believe they need to all be mixed and ought to be the primary hub. Particularly contemplating Xbox is turning into a platform that spans a number of console generations, PC, cloud, and cell relatively than simply console. "

"Unification across the sub, utilizing the guidelines & options (like consumer/publish flairs), with mods from all three subs packed collectively. If solely extra internet moderators had a shred of humility. "

"A mixed place, an excessive amount of fracturing

" ought to turn out to be the primary group. New generations of consoles will additional segregate the group and there must be a assured central hub "

"Ideally, ought to in all probability be the hub "

"There appears to be numerous redundancy between the three, with duplicate posts/topics in every subreddit, unnecessarily dividing consideration and dialogue. I consider it'd be higher to centralize most Xbox information and dialogue inside , making that the final subreddit."

Primarily based on that suggestions – we invite you to affix us in a brand new route for Xbox themed communities on Reddit.

Bringing the group of Xbox players on reddit nearer collectively!

"So, what's taking place?"

• r/XboxOne shall be sundown and archived.
• r/XboxSeriesX shall be sundown and archived.
• r/Xbox will function the brand new central hub for these communities and userbases.
• r/XboxSupport will stay a spot to search out help with technical Xbox platform points.
• r/XboxGamePass will proceed to serve customers solely within the subscription service.

Larger & Higher

Advantages of Consolidating:

• Larger and extra frequent giveaways – beginning with the sport showcase subsequent month the place we may have FIVE full years of Sport Go Final to assist rejoice!
• Extra trade participation from builders, media, and official Xbox sources!
• Single supply with much less reposts and redundant content material.
• Bigger fanbase for extra lively dialog.
• Extra in step with the present Xbox platform technique.

"What concerning the legacy content material?"

A significant concern with this alteration from each customers and mod workforce members was the preservation of the historical past of the legacy subs. This resulted within the creation of the historic posts archive web page locally Wiki. There you’ll discover an inventory of previous vital posts, and the conversations held in actual time inside. Preserving the historical past of those communities via the historic publish archive. Within the wiki additionally, you will discover archives for all previous AMA posts, and group Sport of the Yr winners relationship again to 2014!

Historic Publish Archive

Extra to come back…

There’s a lot occurring behind the scenes to make this a easy transition for normal customers, and we shall be lively and obtainable to deal with questions, considerations, and solutions. We couldn't be extra excited to deal with a problem that has been raised repeatedly, and we hope you'll agree and be a part of us in turning the web page on a brand new chapter for each Xbox, and these communities!

Cheers,

Xbox Group Moderators

FAQ

Why is that this taking place now?

Work really started on this a few yr in the past – an excessive amount of time and care has gone into creating and straightforward transition for all concerned. A common subreddit is extra in keeping with the present route of the platform.

What do I as a consumer must do?

Nearly nothing! When you at present go to by way of or – you can be met with a redirect to the place you’ll discover the identical Xbox information and content material you count on at the moment.

What if I don't need to see a selected kind of content material?

r/Xbox now has a sturdy aptitude system to assist kind submissions. Merely click on the aptitude you're fascinated with ('information' for instance), and you’ll solely be proven submissions of that kind.

What is going to the ruleset and tradition seem like on the 'new' ?

The modifications to are already largely in place. You will see that a brand new rule set extra in step with different main console communities with a concentrate on posts of vast enchantment. A brand new publish aptitude system has been applied to assist customers higher kind and filter content material, backend modifications to autmod and different options have been up to date, and the largely vacant mod workforce has been eliminated in favor of a extra lively and concerned workforce members.

What about console particular content material?

The xbox platform has very clearly advanced past any single piece of {hardware}. Many people are enjoying the identical sport on PC, cloud, and console, and shall be consultant of that. Publish flairs are required and can assist to kind or filter content material that’s related to you!

Will there be a necessity for brand new mod workforce members?

Completely, and it’s a aim to search out extra group illustration from these of you who go to and contribute often. You’re the lifeblood of those communities and are key to the long run and general well being of every subreddit. Look ahead to particulars on open functions within the coming weeks!

Why a separate sub for tech and help?

This problem has now been polled a number of occasions in a number of communities, and the outcomes have all the time been the identical – the overwhelming majority of you discover tech and help posts of restricted curiosity outdoors of widespread or pressing points (for instance core companies being down). A devoted subreddit permits for higher archiving of previous points, and retains the primary group free from the litter of typically repeated technical points. The aim right here isn't to cover points, however to raised focus them. it's a novel method, and one we hope you’ll discover a helpful one should you come to reddit for assist.

What about PC, Cloud, & Cellular Content material?

will function a central hub for all Xbox platform dialogue. As extra players benefit from options like Gamepass PC and play wherever, it now not is smart to segregate these conversations. A publish aptitude system has been established that can assist you higher kind content material.