Microsoft teases its next Xbox, says ‘Project Helix’ will play PC games too

The next-gen Xbox console will play both Xbox and PC games, and its codename is “Project Helix,” according to Asha Sharma, who has taken over as chief gaming officer at Microsoft. last month.

“A great start to the morning with the Xbox team, as we talked about our commitment to the return of Xbox including Project Helix, the codename for our next-gen console.” Sharma wrote on X. “Project Helix will drive performance and play Xbox and PC games. I look forward to chatting about this more with partners and studios at my first GDC next week!”

Microsoft has already indicated that the next Xbox consoles will be some of them A hybrid type of console and PCwith former Xbox head Sarah Bond also saying that “the next-gen console will be a very distinct, very curated experience.”

In it First note After taking over as head of gaming at Microsoft, Sharma said one of her three big commitments was “the return of Xbox,” saying, “We will celebrate our roots with a renewed commitment to Xbox starting with the console that shaped our identity.”

Sharma did not share specific details about the possible launch date of the Helix project. In early February, AMD hinted that it would be Ready to support launch in 2027although it is unclear if this is when the console will actually be available. (PlayStation is reportedly considering delaying the debut of its next console to… Late 2029 Due to RAM crisis.)

At the GDC Gaming Festival next week, Jason Ronald, Xbox’s vice president of next generation He also reposted Sharma’s tweet, Hosts the talk titled “Building for the Future with Xbox” on Wednesday. “Join us in a conversation about the vision shaping the future of Xbox and how we’re building a more flexible and connected future for game creators and gamers everywhere,” according to the session description. Hopefully we’ll get more details about Helix there.