By Jason Sutich
Publication Date: 2026-03-05 23:05:00
In a surprise announcement, Microsoft’s newly appointed Gaming CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the “return of Xbox” with its fifth-generation console, which is compatible with both Xbox and personal computer (PC) games.
The announcement of Project Helix, the code name for the new console, follows recent skepticism from an Xbox co-creator who believed the Xbox consoles were being “sunsetted” as Seattle-based Microsoft prioritized its investments in artificial intelligence (AI).
Rumors had been circulating for quite some time about Xbox’s next-generation console giving players the ability to switch over to PC games, which Sharma confirmed on Thursday in a major announcement.
“Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the return of Xbox, including Project Helix, the code name for our next generation console,” Sharma said in the statement. “Project Helix will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC…
