The next Xbox is codenamed Project Helix, and we hope the Xbox CEO's 'commitment to the return of Xbox' is real

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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:41:52 +0000

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed that the next-generation Xbox is codenamed Project Helix and says it will lead in performance, with rumors pointing to a powerful new console arriving in 2027.

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arriving in 2027 Its been just about three weeks since Asha Sharma stepped in as CEO of Xbox , replacing Phil Spencer after his lengthy tenure. While
Sharma recommitted to the platform when it was first announced she would take over, were now learning more about the next-generation console.

First, we have a codename: Project Helix is the next Xbox, as Sharma revealed in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The official Xbox account later shared a quick teaser video as well. Sharma writes, Project Helix will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games, showing off the forthcoming versatility while also hinting that rumors of Microsoft s next-generation console being a PC hybrid could be true. While weve seen other hardware-branded Xbox devices mainly in the form of ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds weve been hearing rumors that the true next-generation console
will arrive in 2027. Most recently, AMD CEO Lisa Su reportedly stated that development was progressing well. From what weve heard so far, the console is expected to be a premium experience with plenty of performance. You may like
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new Xbox CEO wants everyone to know she's 'committed to Xbox, starting with the console' Microsoft could reveal its OEM Xbox PC this year according to 'credible rumors' 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.Project Helix will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games. Looking forward to chatting about pic.twitter.com/Xx5rpVnAZI March 5, 2026 The latter is essentially a requirement at this point to compete head-to-head with advanced PCs and other consoles, both upcoming models and the current generation.

If reports that Project Helix will be a PC hybrid come to fruition, it could support Sharmas claim about leading performance, as the console might be somewhat upgradeable, allowing it to improve over time with swapped hardware or other components.

It would also lean into Xboxs current strategy of making its games accessible across a wide range of devices through Game Pass and cloud gaming. A big part of that strategy has been expanding beyond the console itself, allowing players to stream titles on other platforms. The return to a next-generation console could signal a partial return to form, though any new Xbox will still need to surpass the existing Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, both of which launched in November 2020. The next generation of Xbox console: Project Helix pic.twitter.com/YQUrCgCb9J March 5, 2026 Given that this is the first major announcement from Asha Sharma since stepping in to lead Xbox after Spencers departure, it's somewhat disappointing that it doesnt reveal more details.
She did discuss Project Helix with the Xbox team earlier today March 5,
2026, when the post was made and teased that shes looking forward to
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Considering the rumors point to 2027 as the launch timeframe for the next-generation Xbox, its clear that Microsofts teams still have a way to go. Even so, the early confirmation and codename could be seen as good news for Xbox faithful. Sharma has also emphasized her commitment to a return to Xbox, telling fans shes committed to Xbox, starting with the console, a message
that could make Project Helix an important step in that direction.

Hopefully, well see more details and likely plenty of rumors or reports trickle out in the coming weeks and months. Well be keeping a close eye on
GDC next week, but in the meantime, let us know in the comments below what features and functionality youd like to see on Project Helix. 32.85 at ShopTo.Net 479.99 at Amazon (Black) 499 at Selfridges 499.99 at Overclockers Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the
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