Microsoft is taking away the Xbox Avatar Editor

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Avatar Editor app will no longer be available starting January 9, 2025, due to low engagement and a shift in focus towards other player experiences. The app, which launched in 2018, allowed players to customize their avatars with a wide range of free and purchased cosmetics, offering a high level of personalization and diversity. Microsoft will refund players for purchases made between November 1, 2023, and the app's end date. The original Xbox avatars introduced in the Xbox 360 era will not be affected and will continue to appear for players using those images and on Xbox 360 hardware. Players can use the Avatar Editor app until the shutdown date to save a picture of their avatar as their profile photo on the Xbox. The Xbox support forums provide a guide on how to create or upload a profile photo. The decision marks the end of an era for Xbox avatars, which were first introduced in the Xbox 360 era. Despite the app's closure, players can still preserve their avatars as profile photos on the Xbox. The shift in focus indicates that Microsoft is prioritizing other aspects of the gaming experience for its users.