New Xbox Insider build reduces background noise during Party Chat

Xbox Insiders can try out a new feature that makes it easier to hear other players within Party Chat.



What you need to know


Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring have a new build to try out.
The update enables noise suppression within Party Chat sessions, which should result in clearer audio.
It also includes several fixes for networking, audio, controllers, and other aspects of the console.


Microsoft shipped a new Xbox Insider build to the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring this week. The update brings consoles to version 2208.220509-2200 and includes a new feature that should improve Party Chat. Microphone inputs can now go through a noise suppression step to reduce background noise, which should result in clearer audio.

Noise suppression is enabled by default within the build, but you can disable it if you'd prefer. Occasionally, features aimed at reducing background noise can distort voices or affect other audio, so it may be worth disabling the feature, especially while it's in te...