Microsoft is killing off its Xbox 1-era Avatars

Microsoft is killing off its Xbox One-era Avatars in January
Microsoft is shutting down the Xbox Avatar Editor app, reports PureXbox. 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.
Microsoft is killing off Xbox Avatars soon due to "low engagement", offers refunds
The 2018-introduced Xbox Avatar Editor is soon going away on PC and Xbox consoles. The Xbox 360-era avatars will still be available though.
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