Xbox Series X's Quick Resume works some of the time, every time Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Xbox Series X's Quick Resume works some of the time, every time Speed limit. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 13 Nov 2020 137 comments When Quick Resume works on Xbox Series X, the effect is almost magical. A game I was playing hours, perhaps days ago, springs back to life within seconds - even if I was just playing something else. You know when it's about to happen, too. In the top right of your screen, a little label pops up. "QUICK RESUME", the label boasts. But what it's really saying is... "JUST SEE HOW FAST THIS IS". You can't. The game's already loaded. Truly, it is invigorating, but here's the thing - it doesn't always happen. If Paul Rudd's cologne works 60 per cent of the time, all the time, Quick Resume feels only slightly better than that. So, what's going on? Well, despite working with "1000's of games", Xbox tech exec Jason Ronald said the feature had been "temporarily disabled" for some games which were experiencing issues. And even then, there are limits to how many of your games can be Quick Resumed at any one time. We will update as Quick Resume comes online for these titles once the fix has been tested and implemented. Thank you for your support and patience Xbox Community! We can't wait for you to experience the next generation of gaming on Xbox Series XS with us!- Jason Ronald (@jronald) November 9, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings It's a brilliant feature - though one which I have experienced some issues with even on games where it is enabled. Take Assassin's Creed Valhalla, for example, which certainly does support Quick Resume but which sometimes does not seem to completely wake up from it. I've noticed it's online services don't always reconnect (which, while I rarely use them, gives me annoying warning messages that the services have not connected anyway). How often has Quick Resume done the job for you? Watch on YouTube Do the PS5 and Xbox Series X launch lineups matter? Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store