Xbox Gear, an online store that previously closed during a period of uncertainty at Xbox, has reopened with 12 new items designed to celebrate the platform’s 25th anniversary, according to TheGamer. The resurrection collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, caps, and a bucket hat featuring the original green Xbox sphere.
Xbox Gear Store Returns With Limited-Edition 25th Anniversary Collection
Free Digital Rewards, Badges, and Custom Artwork Released
Players can also claim free digital rewards and profile customisations to mark the milestone ahead of the official anniversary date on November 15, as reported by Engadget. Xbox is granting a special 25th anniversary badge to any player who logs into a console, PC, or the mobile app between now and the end of the year.
Additionally, the company partnered with community creators Klobrille and Ben Kenobi to design artwork that players can set as gamerpics, themes, or dynamic backgrounds. Concurrently, Beebom notes that users can claim a free Xbox 25th anniversary badge on their profile through the end of 2026, grab free Halo: Campaign Evolved armor style codes, and access major Ubisoft PC releases via Xbox Game Pass. Game Pass is also highlighting classic titles from the past two and a half decades, including Fable Anniversary, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Fallout 4, and Psychonauts 2.
McDonald’s Teams Up With Xbox for Exclusive In-Game Rewards
McDonald’s is partnering with Xbox to offer digital rewards tied to popular franchises through a UK and Ireland-exclusive “Side Missions” campaign, according to Beebom. While details on claiming the items remain under wraps, players can track the promotion via the McDonald’s app.
Tim Kenward, chief marketing officer for McDonald’s UK and Ireland, stated, Gaming is all about imagination and the worlds we love to get lost in. What excites me about this partnership is that we’re bringing parts of these iconic gaming worlds to life, giving fans the chance to experience food they have only ever seen on screen.
The reward bundle features:
- Forza Horizon 6: Car Voucher
- Fallout 76: Sugar Bomb Bundle
- Halo: Campaign Evolved: Master Chief Armor
- Candy Crush Saga: Booster Bundle
- World of Warcraft: Red Hot Portable Bakery
- Overwatch: Kiriko Donut Break Emote
Special Edition Controller Price and Hardware Leaks
According to a report from Dealabs highlighted by ComicBook.com, the Xbox Special Edition X25 controller is slated to retail for $79.99, featuring a translucent green design reflecting the original Xbox console. Pre-orders are expected to go live following an expected announcement at Gamescom on August 26th, with shipping beginning October 20th.
Details regarding a matching translucent green Xbox Series X console remain scarce, though the report indicates it is scheduled to arrive in November 2026. The console is expected to cost at least $800 based on current 1TB hardware pricing, arriving amid rising manufacturing costs and multiple hardware price increases over the prior 18 months.
