Xbox has been on a roll lately when it comes to major changes at the company, and a new series of leaked images claims that the box art for games will be getting a rework next. It’s important to remember that all leaks and rumors should be taken with a grain of salt, but these leaked Xbox box art pictures indicate an interesting direction, if true.
After Phil Spencer and his anticipated successor, Sarah Bond, left the company in February, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has made some bold decisions in her short time in charge. Between lowering the price of Game Pass Ultimate to unveiling a new Xbox logo, Sharma has been working to revamp the brand’s identity. This has raised questions about what changes will be in store for the rest of the year, and it’s possible that fresh box art might be part of Xbox’s upcoming plans.
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Leaked Images Claim to Reveal Xbox’s New Box Art
The images in question come from a recent Idle Sloth tweet that showcases the alleged box designs. For the most part, the design looks the same. However, the big difference is that the bottom of the box features a gray bar that confirms whether a game includes a disc or requires an internet connection. The images feature games like the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake, Alien: Rogue Incursion, and Fortnite, while Beyond Good and Evil‘s 20th Anniversary Edition serves as an example of what the old version of the box art looked like.
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Replies to Idle Sloth’s tweet have been met with mixed feedback. Some gamers see this potential design change as unattractive, while others have voiced their opinions that having the gray bar helps clear up confusion when it comes to buying games. The alleged label that clarifies that a box contains an actual disc has been largely seen as good news for those who are becoming fatigued with things like the Nintendo Switch 2’s Game-Key Cards that are simply made for unlocking the game’s license instead of actually having data on a disc.
Right now, Xbox hasn’t confirmed or denied whether these leaked images are an accurate representation of any box art design changes or not. Changes to Xbox have been occurring on almost a weekly basis, so a new box design wouldn’t be too surprising. Just last week, Asha Sharma hired Microsoft CoreAI members to help steer the company, bringing yet another shake-up to leadership.
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Xbox has seen a lot of box art changes over the years, so it will be interesting to see if these leaks turn out to be true. It’s unclear if this alleged design change was made before or after Sharma took control of the company. Until Xbox makes an official announcement about the box designs or gamers start seeing them on shelves, these images remain unconfirmed. The future of Xbox has been a major talking point recently, and changing the box art once again could be yet another example of the company embracing a new identity moving forward.
