Microsoft’s Xbox 25th-anniversary item collection spans six games, but eligibility and redemption methods differ substantially. Microsoft’s November 12 Xbox Wire recap supplies the details—and two dates worth watching.
What’s available and how to claim it
- Forza Horizon 6: Find the GR GT Anniversary Livery for the 2025 GR GT in Message Center → Gifts. Its design references the original Xbox.
- Halo: Campaign Evolved: Redeem the Damascus Prototype Armor Style through Halo Waypoint using
GWT9-DNBT-7X9S-DJCX-8KH3. Microsoft lists it for all players. - Gears of War: E-Day: Claim the anniversary weapon skins free in the shop before its November 17, 2026 rotation. Afterward, barracks acquisition requires earned Coins or premium currency.
- Minecraft: Claim OG Green in Bedrock Edition’s dressing room by December 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT. The limit is one per person/account.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Owners automatically receive liveries in Aircraft Livery for the Boeing 737 MAX, XCub, Hot Air Balloon, and Skyship 600.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The translucent-green Inner Circuit M4 Blueprint is tied specifically to digital preorders on Xbox Series X|S, not general ownership.
The practical priority: claim Gears before its free-shop route changes; Minecraft has a separate redemption deadline. This is not one universal giveaway window.
References
- Microsoft Releases 25th Anniversary Digital Items Across Major Game Titles - Technetbook
- Thanks for 25 Years, XBOX Players — From Wolfenstein 3 and Halo Firefight to Classic XBOX Games on PC: Everything Announced Today - XBOX Wire
- Celebrating 25 Years of Play: Introducing XBOX Gear, New Community Designs, FanFest Tour Dates, and More - XBOX Wire