By Hash Techs 
Microsoft announced that the Xbox Avatars feature, known for customizing player profiles during the Xbox 360 era, will be discontinued on January 9, 2025, affecting the Avatar Editor on PCs, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Only users with the original Xbox 360 avatars will remain unaffected.
What you should be aware of:
- The Xbox Avatar Editor will be discontinued on January 9, 2025.
- All beauty products bought by customers will be reimbursed.
- Xbox Original Avatars from the Xbox 360 era will remain unaffected.
Why are Xbox Avatars being phased out?
The Avatar Editor was shut down due to a lack of user interest over several years, even after efforts to improve it in 2018 with new features like diverse options and customization.
Microsoft provided a reason for the change in a statement.
What changes will happen to you?
Players who use avatars on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S will no longer have access to them, along with their profiles and purchased items. However, they can still customize their experiences with dynamic backgrounds, profile colors, and themes.
The original Xbox 360 avatars will be the only ones unaffected by the changes. They will continue to be available to maintain platform compatibility and history.
Microsoft is now shifting its focus to providing experiences that better meet current expectations, with an emphasis on immersive gameplay, connectivity, and modern customization.
If you wish to preserve a final memory of your avatar, now is the time as Xbox 360 fans will soon be nostalgic for them.
Paraphrased: Origin