Microsoft announced the creation of the next generation of Xbox—Project Helix will allow games to be played both on console and PC.

Microsoft announced a new plan – the console “Project Helix”

*Microsoft’s gaming division head Asha Sharma confirmed that a new gaming platform under the code name Project Helix is in development.*

- The key feature is that games will launch both on the upcoming Xbox console and directly on PC.

- In X tweets, Sharma stated that the project promises to be “the best in performance” and will combine the libraries of both platforms.

> “Project Helix will take a leading position in performance and unite the libraries of the two platforms.” – said the manager.

Support from the official Xbox account

Xbox publicly confirmed the name of the new project, mentioning it in its X profile (according to The Verge).

> Former Xbox president Sarah Bond added: “The next‑generation console will offer a very premium, high‑class and thoughtfully designed experience.”

Launch timeline

- In early February, AMD representatives hinted that they could provide technical support by 2027.

- An exact release date has not yet been announced.

Who else is keeping an eye on the pace?

Sony may postpone the debut of PlayStation 6 until 2029 due to a memory crisis, which could affect market timelines.

Where can you learn more?

More detailed information will be presented at the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC).

Xbox Vice President for next‑generation devices – Jason Ronald – will conduct a session on building the future platform and creating a flexible ecosystem for developers and gamers.

The tradition of code names

Project Helix continues Microsoft’s long tradition of using project names:

- Project Scorpio – Xbox One X
- Project Scarlett – Xbox Series X

Thus, in the coming years we can expect to see how these plans materialize into reality and change the gaming landscape.