Microsoft has decided to temporarily shut down its Xbox Design Lab service ahead of the launch of the new Xbox consoles. Don't worry, though, the ability to add your own unique design to an Xbox controller will return next year.

The announcement was made on Xbox Wire as part of a more in-depth post regarding the launch accessories being made available for the Xbox Series X and Series S. Of course, that includes a brand new controller, which means a new controller to get creative with in the lab. Microsoft explains that Xbox Design Lab needs to prepare for "its next evolution" and to do that requires shutting it down for a while.

With that in mind, Xbox Design Lab will go offline on Oct. 14 and won't return until some unspecified point in 2021. It means custom controller designs won't be a gifting option over the holidays this year, unless of course you get creative now and beat the October deadline. Orders will continue to be taken up until Oct. 13, giving you three weeks to craft your perfect controller design.

Xbox Design Lab launched in August 2016 and initially only offered basic color customizations and engravings. However, now you can get really creative with color options for the back and front, bumpers, triggers, D-pad, thumbsticks, ANXY buttons, View and Menu buttons, and the engraving option remains. You can also add rubberized grips if they appeal.

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