Xbox unveils assist for LGBTQIA+ gamers for Satisfaction Month

Microsoft’s Xbox unveiled its assist for LGBTQIA+ gamers prematurely of Satisfaction Month in June.

In line with the advocacy group GLAAD, 66% of LGBTQIA+ gamers agree that gaming permits them to specific themselves in a manner they don’t really feel snug doing in the actual world.  

This impression will not be misplaced on Xbox. In the present day, Microsoft’s Xbox group introduced by way of a number of activations in celebration of Satisfaction.

Supportive activations

These embody: 

• Xbox’s standing partnership with The Trevor Mission, a U.S. nonprofit offering lifesaving and life-affirming companies to LGBTQIA+ younger folks. Since 2019, Xbox and its security groups have been partnering with the Trevor Mission to attach gamers with assets to assist their well-being, and guarantee they really feel secure after they play.  
• Thrilling methods to play throughout Satisfaction Month, together with Inform Me Why being made out there at no cost to all gamers for your entire month of June; highlighting video games out there with Xbox Recreation Go that highlight LGBTQIA+ creators, lead characters and/or have inclusive gender and relationship choices; and new, Satisfaction-themed content material in Forza Horizon 5 and Overwatch 2. 
• In partnership with wider Microsoft group, Xbox introduced a mixed $200,000 donation to LGBTIA+ nonprofits throughout the globe. That is along with the $1.3 million Microsoft workers have donated to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits since final 12 months alone. 
• Sharing how Microsoft Rewards members in the USA can earn and donate factors to organizations supporting the LGBTQIA+ group, together with GLAAD, Outright Worldwide, and the Nationwide Heart for Transgender Equality. 
• Spotlighting tales, experiences, and sport suggestions from Xbox Ambassadors within the LGBTQIA+ group, Xbox Satisfaction Gear, and extra. 

Take a look at an entire rundown of Xbox’s Satisfaction celebrations by way of Xbox Wire.