Reforj developer teams have rolled out Title Update 8, delivering a stunning Rixel transformation that completely shifts the game's visual direction on Xbox Series X|S consoles. Following six months of development, the update touches every corner of the game, spanning environmental textures, characters, and mobs.
Quick Facts
- Update: Title Update 8
- Platform: Xbox Series X|S (via Xbox Insider Hub)
- Core Feature: Rixel visual engine transformation
- Storage Impact: 98.2% reduction in texture file sizes
How Rixels Change the Game
Traditional voxel-style games often rely on square pixels that struggle with diagonal lines and fine details. To solve this, the engineering team designed Rixels as the core building blocks for Reforj's new visual identity. Unlike standard pixels, Rixels currently support up to 23 unique geometric shapes, with each shape handling distinct material properties such as roughness and metallic levels.
Beyond visual sharpness and readability, the technical shift brings major efficiency gains. Under the previous system, a single 512x512 texture consumed approximately 4MB of storage. With Rixels, that exact texture requires roughly 72KB, marking a 98.2% reduction. This storage drop gives developers more flexibility to create content, experiment with new materials, and expand the game as development continues.
How to Access the Pre-Alpha Build on Xbox Series X|S
This playtest is available exclusively on Xbox Series X|S consoles through the Xbox Insider program. Follow these steps to jump into the latest build:
- Sign in on your Xbox Series X|S console and open the Xbox Insider Hub app (install it from the Store first if needed).
- Navigate to Previews > Reforj.
- Select Join and wait for the registration to finish.
- Install Reforj Pre-Alpha when redirected to the Store.
Players should reboot their console after completing enrollment to ensure the preview build installs correctly.
Submitting Feedback
Because this build is part of an ongoing preview, the development team is asking players to report bugs, visual glitches, and performance issues directly from their console. Hold down the Xbox button on your controller, select Report a problem, choose the Games category, and select the Reforj Pre-Alpha subcategory to submit detailed notes.