What to know

  • Microsoft introduces the Breaker special edition series with three distinct Xbox Wireless Controller variants: Ice Breaker, Storm Breaker, and Heart Breaker.
  • All three designs launch simultaneously on September 9, 2025, each priced at $80.
  • These editions feature unique finishes like frosted translucency (Ice Breaker), metallic accents (Storm Breaker), and vivid color themes (Heart Breaker), on the same ergonomics as current Xbox Series X|S controllers.
  • The controllers retain full compatibility across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Android, and iOS via Bluetooth.

Microsoft today unveiled the Breaker special edition series, featuring three new Xbox Wireless Controllers, each with a standout design: Ice Breaker, Storm Breaker, and Heart Breaker. All are set to debut on September 9, 2025, and will be available for $80 USD apiece.

Ice Breaker: crystal-clear coolness

The Ice Breaker model earns its name with a glacier-blue theme and a frosted, translucent finish. Fragmented crystal-like visuals extend across the thumbsticks, ABXY buttons, and textured grips, presenting a frozen aesthetic that sets it apart.

Storm Breaker: sleek and refined

Opting for a more restrained look, Storm Breaker features a minimalist palette of black, white, and grey, accented with a metallic D-pad and silver foliage details that catch the light. Its opaque top case and subtle metallic touches create a refined, modern feel.

Heart Breaker: bold and expressive

Heart Breaker rounds out the lineup with a vibrant, expressive design. Guess some people will like it!

Will Microsoft continue selling the regular variants?

Under the fresh designs, these are standard Xbox Wireless Controllers, offering the same ergonomic comfort, strong battery life, and reliable inputs that have held up since the Xbox Series X|S launch in late 2020. They connect easily via Bluetooth to Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.

What’s new this time

Unlike previous controller drops that debuted one at a time, Microsoft is launching three variants simultaneously—a first for its special‑edition line. This gives gamers a broader palette of style choices from launch day, appealing to different aesthetic tastes.

These new special editions don’t change the controller’s function—you’re still getting the same tried-and-true performance—but they do give you new reasons to upgrade your look. Whether you want something icy and serene, sleek and metallic, or colorful and bold, the Breaker series offers fresh styles that complement familiar comfort.