Project Helix: these are the games that the next Xbox could run

The concept of console-PC opens the door to a much broader catalog.

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Microsoft has started to drop the first details about its upcoming hardware under the codename Project Helix, and one of the questions that sparks the most interest among gamers is quite clear: what games will this new Xbox really be able to run.

The idea behind this device seems to be moving away from the classic console concept. According to what has been revealed so far, Project Helix could work as a hybrid system between console and PC, something that would significantly expand the type of titles available from day one.

What games could Project Helix run in the next generation of Xbox

If the current direction is maintained, Project Helix should be compatible with the entire current Xbox catalog, including games from Xbox Series, Xbox One, and retro-compatible titles. This would allow for continuity with the existing library of gamers, something that Microsoft has been defending for years as one of the pillars of the brand.

But the most important change would be on the other side of the catalog. The new machine could also run PC games, opening the door to platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, EA App, or Ubisoft Connect. In practice, this would mean access to thousands of additional titles that normally don’t make it to console, including indie games, PC-exclusive releases, or even free weekly games that are given away on some of these stores.

However, there would still be technical limitations. Some PC games that use very strict anti-cheat systems might not work correctly on the system, something that already happens on hybrid devices like Steam Deck. Even so, if this strategy is confirmed, Project Helix could become the Xbox with the widest catalog we’ve seen so far, combining the console world with the PC ecosystem in a single device.

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