F1 25/26 Xbox Series X Overheating Warning and Console Shutdown since 26 dlc
Platform: Xbox Series X
Issue Summary:
I am experiencing overheating warnings and occasional console shutdowns while playing F1 25 on Xbox Series X. The issue appears to occur almost exclusively during the main menu, pre-race trackside cameras, and session transitions.
What makes this issue unusual is that it does not occur during actual gameplay. I have successfully completed long race sessions, including a full 71-lap Austrian Grand Prix, without overheating warnings or shutdowns.
Observed Behavior:
- Fan speed becomes extremely high while in the main menu or trackside camera sequences.
- The console may display an overheating warning and, in some cases, completely power off.
- After restarting the console, Xbox displays the overheating protection message.
- Once qualifying, formation laps, sprint races, or Grand Prix races begin, fan speed drops significantly and the game becomes stable.
- I have never experienced an overheating shutdown during qualifying, formation laps, sprint races, or Grand Prix races.
Troubleshooting Performed:
- Moved Xbox to an open, well-ventilated area.
- Played in an air-conditioned room.
- Tested both 4K and 1080p output.
- Used Performance Mode.
- Allowed the console to cool for several hours before testing.
- Verified that other games operate normally.
Additional Information:
Other games such as NBA 2K26, MLB The Show, Madden, and College Football run for extended periods without overheating warnings, excessive fan behavior, or console shutdowns.
Because the issue consistently occurs during menus, trackside cameras, or pre-race presentation sequences rather than during actual races, I believe there may be a specific performance or optimization issue related to these scenes on Xbox Series X.
Please investigate whether menu, garage, trackside camera, or pre-race presentation sequences are causing abnormal hardware load or thermal behavior on Xbox Series X