From GDC: Building the Next Generation of Xbox – Xbox Wire

From GDC: Building the Next Generation of Xbox – Xbox Wire

By Danielle Partis, Xbox Wire Editor
Publication Date: 2026-03-11 17:52:00

This is a summary of my Xbox Developer Summit keynote address, delivered March 11 at the 2026 Game Developer Conference

Summary

  • Our team is deep in development on our next generation Xbox console, Project Helix. We are pushing the boundaries of rendering and simulation in partnership with AMD, using FSR Next to power what comes next.  
  • Starting in April, Xbox mode will begin rolling out to Windows in select markets. It brings a familiar Xbox experience to players while keeping the flexibility and openness of Windows. 
  • For developers, the Xbox Play Anywhere catalog now spans more than 1,500 games, creating a powerful opportunity to reach players seamlessly across console and Windows.  

The characters, worlds, and stories from developers from across the world have shaped every stage of Xbox’s evolution, what’s possible and where we go next. As we celebrate 25 years of Xbox this year, I want to give a special thank you to the developers, past and present, who have…