Microsoft has confirmed that it will be bringing the Gaming Copilot AI assistant to current-gen Xbox consoles later in 2026. The Gaming Copilot AI assistant coming to Xbox consoles is currently available as a beta feature for users to try out on PCs, mobile devices, and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld.
The news came after the filing of a patent by Microsoft for AI that can play games on the player's behalf when asked. This patent, called "state management for video game help sessions," would give the AI a snapshot of a player's progress and offer some help if repeated failures are detected. Once the task is done, control will be handed back to the player. Although the practice is similar to handing someone a controller in person and having them do the work, the patent stated that even an AI-based player could answer the call for help.
The next-gen Xbox Project Helix console could set back users at least a grand, but may be a larger jump in performance from the current generation.
With AI becoming more prominent in gaming today, Microsoft stated that it is moving forward with bringing its Copilot AI assistant to...
