Xbox Series X: How to Invite Friends to a Game

Let’s be frank: If you’ve picked up an Xbox Series X or Series S, then chances are high you’re the type of gamer who loves to play multiplayer games with friends online. That’s why we’re here to help you do so as easily as possible with our guide on how to invite friends to a game on the Xbox Series X and Series S.

How to Invite Friends to a Game on Xbox Series X and Series S

Like with past Xbox consoles, inviting friends to a game on Xbox Series X and Series S is fairly easy.

First, hit the Xbox button to bring up the main menu. Then, press RB to tab over to the People menu. This is where you can view both your current list of friends and players who you have recently played with, and carry out a number of actions related to interacting with them.

Select the friend or person that you recently played with and the option to invite them to a game will appear. Select it, and then all you’ll need to do is wait for them to accept the request before you can dive into a game together. Once they do, they should appear in the lobby of whatever game you’re playing and you can get the ball rolling.

That’s really all there is to it. The Xbox consoles have long been known for being well-optimized to multiplayer functionality, so it’s no surprise that the Xbox Series X and Series S provide a streamlined approach to getting your friends together for some quality gaming.

That’s all there is to know about how to invite friends to a game on Xbox series X and Series S. For more on the console, check out our coverage on other features it offers like its available streaming services and what games it supports via backward compatibility.