Microsoft has confirmed it will remove the Social Clubs feature from Xbox One, Series X and Series S consoles in April 2026. The change is part of a broader platform update intended to concentrate development on the social tools players use most.

  • Removal date: Social Clubs will be taken offline from Xbox consoles in April 2026.
  • Affected hardware: The shutdown applies to Xbox One, Series X and Series S systems.
  • Where Clubs live now: Clubs are accessed via the Friends & Community Updates app under the "Clubs on Xbox" section.
  • What Clubs offer: User-created groups cover discussion, game-focused communities, screenshots, artwork and other shared content.
  • Microsoft's rationale: The platform changes are aimed at prioritizing social features with the highest player engagement.

Source: Pure Xbox

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