As though it’s sensed that Space Marine 2 has dragged us back to the 360 era vibes-wise, Xbox has announced that , as part of what it’s dubbed “an updated friends and followers experience”, it’s bringing back a traditional friend request system reminiscent of the one it had it had back in the day.

Yes, this means that you’ll be able to learn even more clearly that that random you think you’ve formed a bond with doesn’t want to be associated with you for more than the few hours they already have. It’s ok, it’s not you, it’s them.

“We’re thrilled to announce the return of friend requests,” the console maker wrote in a blog post about the coming change, “Now, you can easily send, accept, or delete friend requests, making it simpler to connect with others. Friends are now a two-way, invite-approved relationship, giving you more control and flexibility. Meanwhile, following someone remains a one-way connection, allowing you to stay updated with their shared content, whether it’s another player, club, or game.”

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