M365 Changelog: Microsoft Teams: Avatars wardrobe updates available soon

MC791597 – In Microsoft Teams, new professional wardrobe styles are coming to the Avatar builder. Refresh your avatar’s look in the Avatars app with the latest updates for your next meeting.

A group of Mesh avatars in different poses, wearing new avatar wardrobe:

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When this will happen:

Public Preview: Microsoft will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expects to complete by mid-May 2024.

Targeted Release: Microsoft will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expects to complete by mid-May 2024.

General Availability: Microsoft will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expects to complete by mid-May 2024.

How this will affect your organization:

Requirements 

This update will be available in Microsoft Teams on Windows PC and Mac, and Microsoft Mesh on Quest.

License Requirements

This update will apply to the following licenses: Microsoft Teams Enterprise, Teams Essentials, or one of the following Microsoft 365, Office 365, or Business SKUs with Teams included: Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft 365 E3/E5, and Office 365 E1/E3/E5.

Guidance

Users can update their avatar wardrobe in the Avatars for Teams app by selecting an avatar, clicking Customize, and navigating to the wardrobe section to view the updated avatar catalog.

Some users may experience a change in color on their outerwear choice as this update rolls out. Customizing the color choice is simple, and can be done in the Avatars for Teams app. After choosing an avatar, click Customize and navigate to the Wardrobe section, then select Outerwear from the left menu. Click the color wheel to view the color palettes and select the color of choice. Click Save to apply the changes to the avatar.

Limitations

Previously available colors may no longer be accessible in the avatar builder. The update includes a refresh of wardrobe items and their default colors to offer more polished and professional customization options.

What you need to do to prepare:

This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. 

Additional Information:

• Wardrobe update release: Avatars in Microsoft Teams – What’s new – Microsoft Mesh | Microsoft Learn
• Users affected by outerwear color changes: Avatars in Teams Known issues – Microsoft Mesh | Microsoft Learn
• How to change your outerwear color: Customize your avatar in Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Support
• How to generate a Entra report: Troubleshooting & FAQs – Microsoft Mesh | Microsoft Learn

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