Xbox confirms Project Helix and promises to talk more about the project at GDC from March 9 to 13

The next Xbox console is called Project Helix and Microsoft will talk more about it at GDC.

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Although Microsoft has not yet revealed technical specifications or a release window, the first words from the new Xbox CEO hint at where the next generation of the brand is headed.

One of the highlights is that Project Helix will allow playing both Xbox and PC titles, reinforcing the strategy that Microsoft has been pushing for years to unify both environments within the same ecosystem. This aligns with initiatives like Xbox Play Anywhere, cloud gaming, and the increasing integration between console and computer.

Take note: these are the first details we know about Project Helix

Additionally, the head of Xbox announced that the company expects to share more details about the project during the next GDC, the annual conference for developers that will take place next week. There, studios, technology partners, and various industry players will gather, a common context for starting to discuss the first steps of future platforms.

For now, Project Helix is just the internal codename, but its public mention confirms that Microsoft is already actively working on the next generation of Xbox hardware.