The last Xbox update of 2025 includes a handy Wireless Headset upgrade

As part of its final Xbox-focused software update of the year, Microsoft is improving the Bluetooth performance of the Xbox Wireless Headset to make it work even better with Windows 11. Microsoft released the latest wireless headset as an accessory for Xbox Series

Microsoft says that support for Bluetooth LE Audio will allow the headset to offer low-latency audio, better battery life, richer stereo sound, and the ability to share audio across multiple compatible Bluetooth accessories at the same time. Not groundbreaking updates, but still nice to have if you bought a $110 Xbox Wireless Headset in 2024. Provided you’re running the latest version of Windows 11 and your device supports Bluetooth LE, Microsoft says you can take advantage of the improvements by updating your headset in the Xbox Accessories app.

If you are a regular user of the Xbox mobile app, Microsoft is making some changes there as well. After adding the ability to purchase Xbox games directly from the app in April – a feature made possible after Google and Apple were forced to change the rules of their app stores – Microsoft is now adding a dedicated Store tab to the app. You’ll also be able to add games to your wishlist and search for add-ons and DLC directly within the app.

Microsoft ending the year with updates to Windows and mobile apps reflects how the company’s gaming strategy has changed in 2025. After spending decades positioning itself as a console maker, Microsoft appears to be making Xbox software its main focus going forward.