Xbox players now have something new and exciting for their consoles — a brand-new dynamic background inspired by the upcoming game South of Midnight. This background is now available for Xbox Series X and S users and is completely free to use.
The background shows Hazel, the main character of South of Midnight. At first, it might look like a regular picture, but if you look closely, you’ll see that the plants and trees in the image move slightly, making it feel more alive. Xbox fans love these dynamic backgrounds because they make the console screen look cool and fresh.
This is not the first time Xbox has added a dynamic background like this. In fact, Xbox has already created special backgrounds for games like Halo Infinite, Diablo 4, and Starfield. These backgrounds are part of Xbox’s way to make the user interface (UI) more fun and help players find and learn about new games.
South of Midnight is an action-adventure game made by Compulsion Games. It will be released on April 8, 2025, for both Xbox and PC. In the game, you’ll play as Hazel, who explores a fantasy world full of magic and strange creatures. Even though the game hasn’t been released yet, players can already enjoy its theme on their Xbox home screen with this background.
This new background comes just days after Xbox released another one to celebrate Microsoft’s 50th anniversary. It shows that Xbox is working hard to bring more fun and creative touches to its system. While dynamic backgrounds may seem like a small thing, many players love them because they make their console feel more personal.
Xbox has had a strong start to 2025. Earlier this year, they launched the popular game Avowed. And many more big games are coming soon, like Doom: The Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden 4. Along with these huge games, Xbox is also giving attention to smaller, creative titles like South of Midnight, which shows they care about offering different types of experiences for players.
As the release date for South of Midnight gets closer, Xbox hopes fans will enjoy this new dynamic background and get excited for Hazel’s adventure. With so many cool games and features being added, it looks like 2025 is going to be a great year for Xbox players.