The translucent green look of the Xbox 25th anniversary is killer, and I’m a big fan of the cosmetics that Xbox first-party titles have cooked up to support this milestone.
We thought we’d do a quick guide on how to get all Xbox Anniversary items on Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Most of these are free and can be claimed through in-game stores or redeem codes, but it’s worth saying that the Modern Warfare 4 M4 skin – arguably the best anniversary cosmetic of the lot – will require some sort of spending.
So here’s a look at all the items in the Xbox 25th Anniversary game and how to claim them:
How to claim: Find it in the Gifts tab of Message Center
We’re celebrating 25 years of XBOX the Horizon way with a new livery for Forza Horizon 6The cover car of , the 2025 GR GT. This new livery features a unique design reminiscent of the colors and materials of the original XBOX. Find it in the Gifts tab of the Message Center!
How to claim: Go to the Halo Waypoint redemption page and enter this code – GWT9-DNBT-7X9S-DJCX-8KH3.
Embrace your inner “X-Factor” with the prototype Damascus armor style, available to everyone Halo: Campaign Evolved players. Click this redemption link to unlock it on Halo Waypoint with the code GWT9-DNBT-7X9S-DJCX-8KH3.
How to claim: Go to the in-game store and redeem the Xbox Anniversary weapon skin set.
To celebrate 25 years of XBOX, players will be able to claim the XBOX Anniversary Weapon Skin Set for free in the Gears of War: E-Day in-game store. Once our store is in rotation the following Tuesday, November 17, the weapon will enter the player barracks where it can be acquired with our free currency (coins) or purchased with premium currency.
Minecraft | OG Green Character Creator Item
How to claim: You can claim the creator item from the Minecraft locker room
Celebrate 25 years of XBOX in blocky style by claiming your free OG Green Character Creator item! This base player skin covers you from head to toe in iconic XBOX green. You can wear whatever you want on top or keep it as is, the translucent green glow will let you glow either way! Claim it for free in the Minecraft dressing room between November 10 at 10 a.m. PT and December 10 at 10 a.m. PT.
*Requires Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (sold separately). 1 Character Creator item per person/account must be redeemed before December 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT.
How to claim: Automatically added to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 owners
Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots, get ready to celebrate a major milestone in video game history. To mark XBOX’s 25th anniversary, we’re excited to announce the release of four new commemorative liveries, all of which feature the original XBOX logo and designs. Automatically available to everyone Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 owners, these commemorative liveries are available in the Aircraft Livery menu for the Boeing 737 MAX, XCub, Hot Air Balloon and Skyship 600.
How to claim: By purchasing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition, or via the Vault Edition upgrade on Xbox Series consoles
Players who pre-ordered the game digitally on XBOX Series X|S will display the interior circuit layout in a translucent OG Green visual treatment. Designed as a tribute to 25 years of XBOX, the Inner Circuit Blueprint is inspired by classic translucent Xbox hardware. Its transparent green finish exposes the weapon’s internal systems, transforming the technology beneath the surface into an integral part of the visual identity.
How to claim: You must first be an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. On console, from the dashboard, head to the Xbox Game Pass page and the emote should be visible on the main page. Otherwise, go to “My Benefits”, then select “Show more” and you will find it there.
Celebrate 25 years of Xbox with an appropriate pose for your hacker. The X25 emote is available as an Xbox Game Pass in-game perk until November 30.
*Claim before 01/12/2026
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