Xbox Social Clubs was a feature introduced to help players meet like-minded people. It allowed users to chat, play games, and share content within dedicated spaces, effectively giving them the tools to build their own communities.
However, starting in April 2026, Xbox will shut down Social Clubs across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Xbox hasn't really provided a detailed explanation for the decision, though it has pointed players toward alternatives such as Discord integration, party chat, messaging, and Looking for Group features.
What happens to existing clubs and communities?
According to Xbox, Official Clubs are not currently affected by this change. Users can still access Official Clubs accessed through an individual game’s Game Card.
Community-created clubs, however, will close in April 2026. That includes the removal of the Clubs tab from the Friends and Community Updates tab.
If you still want to find like-minded players, Looking for Group remains available. It allows you to post sessions, set requirements, and join existing groups. Xbox also points players toward features like party chat, messaging, and Discord integration to stay connected.
For sharing content, the activity feed will remain active. Players can continue posting game clips, screenshots, and achievements there or share them to external social platforms.
Clubs may have been a niche feature, but it is still disappointing to see it go. For the players who relied on it, it offered a simple way to build and maintain small communities.
At the time of writing, it is unclear whether existing club content will remain accessible after the shutdown. If you have posts, screenshots, or shared media you want to keep, it may be worth saving copies now, just in case that content is eventually removed.
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