Microsoft Gaming EVP Asha Sharma hinted that the next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will play both Xbox and PC games. This suggests Microsoft may be moving away from the traditional walled-garden approach for consoles. The announcement comes as Microsoft continues to reduce Xbox exclusives and expand its cross-platform gaming strategy.
Background
Microsoft has been gradually reducing Xbox exclusives and expanding cross-platform gaming, while Sony recently scaled back its PC release strategy. The gaming industry is seeing increased convergence between console and PC gaming platforms.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Mar 6, 2026 at 05:39 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10