In 2020, nearly one-in-five people in the U.S. identified as Hispanic or Latino, accounting for 19% of the overall population. Today, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Xbox is celebrating and sharing the unique contributions and impact of Hispanic communities in gaming.

Below are a few ways that Xbox is highlighting Latin communities:

* Microsoft Rewards members can earn and share points for donations in support of Latinx in Gaming, a nonprofit that connects Latinos across the gaming industry promotes cultural appreciation, and representation in games/game-related content, and provides a platform for the community to elevate each other and themselves. All Microsoft Rewards donations made in October will be matched by Microsoft.

* Forza is inviting designers to use #ForzaHHM to share their livery designs inspired by Hispanic heritage. A selection of content will be featured in @ForzaMotorsport 7 and @ForzaHorizon 4, and designers will receive in-game rewards.

* The Xbox Ambassadors community is spotlighting stories about representation in gaming from Xbox Ambassadors that are of Hispanic and Latino heritage. Their stories can be found here.

* Xbox Plays will celebrate the various communities represented during Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring games connected to these communities, as well as invite prominent live-streamers and content creators to stream on Xbox channels.

* Xbox Avatars celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with new gear. Players can show you’re their support with these festive and free tshirts, hoodies and more. Learn more about the avatars here.

* During September and beyond, Xbox is highlighting games, movies, and TV selected by the Hispanic and Latino community at Microsoft which bring focus to these creators, experiences, protagonists, and more. ​