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Microsoft is killing off its Xbox One-era Avatars in January

A screenshot of the Xbox Avatar Editor, showing an avatar wearing a gray jacket, black pants, glasses, and white gloves, in photo mode.
Xbox Avatar as seen in the Microsoft’s October 2018 Xbox Update video. | Screenshot: YouTube

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.

After that time, players won’t be able to access their Avatars or the items they’ve bought for them. The company will automatically refund users for any of those items they’ve bought since November 1st, 2023.

GIF: Xbox Avatar Editor

Xbox Avatar Editor, as it appeared in its June 2018 testing period.

Xbox Avatars, which Microsoft first rolled out in 2018, offered more diverse, detailed avatar creation than what had been available on the Xbox 360. Players can still…

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