The ability to suspend and instantly return to multiple games is a defining feature of the Xbox Series X|S consoles. This functionality allows players to seamlessly switch between titles without lengthy loading times. For instance, a player could pause a racing game mid-race, jump into a role-playing game for a quick quest, and then instantly return to the exact moment they left off in the race.
Managing this feature offers several advantages. While convenient, suspending numerous titles can consume system resources and potentially lead to performance issues or unexpected game behavior. Deactivating this suspension for specific titles or altogether can free up resources, ensuring optimal performance for active games. This capability is particularly valuable for resource-intensive games or when encountering unexpected glitches. Furthermore, updates to games sometimes require a full restart, necessitating the disabling of the suspension feature to apply the changes.