Microsoft unveils ‘Project Helix’, the next-gen Xbox console
The device should become a performance leader.
After a big shakeup at Microsoft’s gaming division, new Xbox CEO Asha Shar, who replaced Phil Spencer, has officially revealed Project Helix as the codename for Microsoft’s next-generation console, confirming for the first time that it will run both Xbox and PC games.
“Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the return of Xbox, including Project Helix, the code name for our next generation console,” Xbox CEO tweeted along with a picture showing the words “Project Helix” on a black background. Project Helix would be the fifth-generation Xbox.
While Sharma didn’t go into details yet, she did share one important feature of the next-gen console: players will be able to play both Xbox and PC games on the Project Helix console, confirming some long-standing rumors about the console.
While much is still unknown about Project Helix, Sharma’s public confirmation of its existence is big news for gamers.
A full discussion of the new device with partners and development studios will take place at next week’s GDC conference. However, it is unlikely that PC versions of PlayStation exclusive games will be playable on the new console – according to Bloomberg, Sony plans to reduce the release of PC games.
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