Xbox Project Helix is a family of devices

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed that the company's next-generation hardware initiative, codenamed "Project Helix," will encompass a "family of devices" rather than a single console, marking a significant expansion of Microsoft's gaming strategy. The comments, made during an interview with BBC News at the Gamescom trade show on August 28, 2026, provide the first official confirmation that the project extends beyond a traditional console box.

Sharma stated that Xbox has been "hard at work on a great next generation and a great family of devices for Helix," and promised that more details would be shared soon. She reiterated that the platform will "continue to push the boundaries of performance" and will support both console and PC games. The CEO's remarks came in response to a question about whether the next Xbox would include a disc drive, a query she did not directly answer. This non-committal stance on physical media follows a recent announcement from Sony that it will cease producing disc-based PlayStation games by 2028.

The confirmation of a multi-device approach aligns with long-standing industry rumors and shifts the conversation from a single hardware upgrade to a broader...