Xbox Series X|S users have received a new customization option as part of the console's latest public update. Players can now toggle their home screen and library game tiles to a vertical "poster" layout, replacing the standard square format that has long been the default.
The update, which rolled out this month alongside several other system improvements, aims to display cover art in a format closer to physical game cases. Rather than cropping or squishing artwork into a square, the poster style utilizes a taller aspect ratio intended to show the full detail of the original box art.
Quick Facts
- The update is currently live for all Xbox Series X|S consoles.
- The feature is found under Settings > General > Personalisation > Games & Apps.
- The new layout changes the tile style drop-down menu to include a "Poster" option.
While the change is primarily aesthetic, it has prompted mixed reactions regarding navigation. In community discussions, some players have pointed out that because the poster tiles occupy more vertical screen real estate, the interface displays fewer titles at once compared to the traditional square layout. This may require users to scroll further to browse their full library.
Alongside the tile update, the most recent system release also introduced support for longer gamertags and additional, unspecified features. Users who wish to revert to the original look can do so at any time by returning to the same "Games & Apps" menu and selecting the square tile option.
The visual tweak arrives during a busy month for the platform, which has seen the addition of multiple titles to Xbox Game Pass and the start of the 2026 summer sale.