You can soon use Copilot AI assistant on your Xbox
14 Mar 2026

Microsoft is all set to integrate its Gaming Copilot AI assistant into current-generation Xbox consoles.

The announcement was made by Sonali Yadav, Xbox's Product Manager for gaming AI, during a panel discussion at the Game Developers Conference (GDC).

She also revealed that the company plans to expand the use of this innovative tool across "more services that players are playing."

Gaming Copilot currently available in beta
AI capabilities

Microsoft has been testing its gaming-centric Copilot assistant for some time now.

The tool is currently available in beta on the Xbox mobile app, Windows 11, and Xbox Ally handhelds.

Players can summon the Gaming Copilot by voice if they find themselves stuck in a game.

The AI assistant then provides suggestions on what to do next, answers questions about gaming history, offers tips/strategies, and recommends games.

AI assistant can help players with various gaming queries
Versatile tool

The Gaming Copilot can be used for a range of purposes.

For instance, players can ask it how to defeat a specific boss or what materials they need to craft a sword in Minecraft.

This versatility makes the AI assistant an invaluable resource for gamers looking for guidance on their gaming journey.

What about the next-gen Xbox?
Console evolution

While Yadav didn't specify which consoles would get the Copilot, Microsoft's current lineup includes the Xbox Series X|S.

The firm also has a Project Helix Xbox in the works, its first major launch in years without former Xbox chief Phil Spencer at the helm.

Asha Sharma, Microsoft's former head of AI for business teams, became CEO of Microsoft Gaming in February.