Xbox had a significant change in leadership back in February when Phil Spencer stepped down. Many expected Sarah Bond to take his place, but instead, Asha Sharma was appointed. Sharma previously led Microsoft’s CoreAI team, which caused some concern among Xbox fans. There’s been debate about the role of AI in gaming, and some worried Sharma’s appointment signaled Xbox would focus more on AI-powered features. It now appears we might see evidence of this direction very soon.
At this week’s Game Developers Conference, Xbox announced it’s bringing its AI-powered Gaming Copilot feature to Xbox Series X|S consoles. Sonali Yadav of Xbox told GamesRadar that the feature, currently available in Beta on PC, mobile devices, and the ROG Xbox Ally, will be expanded to current-generation consoles. This move suggests Xbox is increasingly focused on integrating AI into its gaming experiences.
Xbox Is Leaning Into AI With Upcoming Gaming Copilot Expansion
Xbox Gaming Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, first launched as a Beta test in August 2025. It’s currently available in Beta on Windows PC through the Game Bar, on the Xbox mobile app, and on ROG Xbox Ally devices. As part of Microsoft’s Copilot AI, it helps players in real time by answering questions and offering support. Microsoft suggests you can use it for things like getting hints during gameplay or discovering new games you might enjoy based on what you’ve played before.
Gaming Copilot, like many AI tools, has faced criticism since its initial release. Some players believe it slows down performance and are concerned about how it uses their data. Personally, I’ve noticed it running in the background even when I’m not using it, consuming system resources. However, it’s not all negative – some Xbox fans appreciate the helpful suggestions and assistance it provides during gameplay. Overall, though, many gamers are still cautious about AI in games. Now, Microsoft plans to bring Gaming Copilot to Xbox consoles.
So, Xbox hasn’t said when they’re planning to actually release Gaming Copilot on our current consoles – meaning the Series X and S, I guess. It’s also a bit vague whether this will be the final version, or if it’s just going to keep being tested. Honestly, ever since Asha Sharma became CEO, a lot of us were worried about Xbox leaning even more into AI, and this definitely feels like confirmation of that. It seems like they’re really doubling down on it.
Even though Microsoft was already developing Gaming Copilot before the recent changes in leadership, its continued development suggests the company is heavily investing in AI features for Xbox. Xbox users will hopefully have the option to turn Gaming Copilot off on their Xbox Series X or S consoles. However, based on my experience with the feature on PC, it might still use your console’s power even when disabled.
AI features will likely continue to be included in Xbox games for the current generation of consoles and in future projects like Project Helix. It’s unclear if Gaming Copilot will stay the main way AI is used, or if we’ll see even more AI innovations now that Sharma is leading the charge.
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2026-03-14 20:40