Xbox Unveils New Logo To Kick Off 25th Anniversary Celebrations

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Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a brand-new logo commemorating two-and-a-half decades of the platform. Xbox’s 25th anniversary technically isn’t until the end of November, but there are already plenty of reasons to acknowledge what a fantastic run the platform has had thus far and an abundance of reasons why fans should be excited to look ahead.

In a post on LinkedIn, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer shared a quick video to honor this milestone moment, as well as remind Xbox fans that there is a highly anticipated Developer Direct airing later this month. Plus, with games like Halo: Campaign Evolved or Gears of War: E-Day also on the horizon this year, 2026 truly is slated to be a big year for Xbox.

Xbox Is Celebrating Its 25th In Style

Phil Spencer’s message is short and sweet, reflecting on Xbox’s 25-year history as an “amazing journey” and thanking fans “for being right there with [them].” In this video, an ‘Xbox 25’ logo proudly symbolizes what a special year this is for Xbox. It’s incredibly nostalgic to comprehend that the console has been around for that long, with these past 25 years of Xbox being home to some of the video game industry’s most beloved moments and games.

Interestingly, Phil Spencer states that the 25th anniversary and new year celebrations will continue “all year long.” However, it isn’t clear if additional unannounced showcases and press conferences are in the wind for 2026, or if he simply means that 2026 will be the year that many exciting and new Xbox games will be released. Either way, Xbox’s anniversary celebrations are nearly underway with a Developer Direct only less than a couple of weeks from today.

You’ll Want To Keep An Eye On January 22

Xbox’s Developer Direct 2026 showcase, which airs on January 22, is just about the perfect way for Xbox to ring in the new year. This Developer Direct is one that many fans have been waiting for, as it will reportedly provide closer looks at Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation and the new Fable game and Forza Horizon 6 from Playground Games.

Fable, in particular, is the game that has eluded fans the most, and it wouldn’t be at all surprising to finally receive a proper release date along with the promised in-depth look at gameplay Following the Developer Direct, it’ll be thrilling to see what other festivities Xbox has planned. Seeing the ‘Xbox 25’ logo plastered everywhere this year may serve to honor its rich console lineage, perhaps with a new console generation possibly announced or revealed in the near future.