マイクロソフトは5月7日、第1回目となる「Xbox Game Dev Update」ショーケースを開催し、3月のGDCで行われたProject Helixに関する発表内容を、イベントを見逃した開発者向けに振り返りました。
Xbox Game Dev UpdateのYouTubeチャンネルで公開された約85分のストリーミング配信は、一般消費者向けの新しい発表ではなく、開発者向けのツールや計画に焦点が当てられました。Xboxの次世代技術担当バイスプレジデントであるJason Ronald氏は、本イベントを、3月のGDCプレゼンテーションを見逃した人々のための総括であると説明しました。これは、GDC 2026で共有されたProject HelixのカスタムAMD SoC、レイトレーシングの進歩、AIアップスケーリング、そして2027年の開発キット提供時期といった詳細な発表に続くものです。
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Microsoft detailed its next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, at the 2026 Game Developers Conference, highlighting a custom AMD SoC for Xbox and PC games, advanced ray tracing, AI upscaling, and alpha developer kits shipping in 2027. The announcements include platform convergence, game preservation efforts, and follow recent leadership changes.
Xbox Gaming CEO Asha Sharma announced Project Helix, Microsoft's upcoming next-generation console, which will support both Xbox and PC games while leading in performance. The reveal via social media follows recent leadership changes, with more details planned at next week's Game Developers Conference.
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Xbox VP Jason Ronald confirmed on April 21 that Project Helix will launch as a first-party console, quashing rumors it would only be chips for third-party makers like ASUS and MSI. This follows CEO Asha Sharma's March announcement of the next-gen device.
IGN has partnered with ID@Xbox for a showcase on April 23, promising new reveals and updates for indie and mid-sized games on Xbox and PC. Titles such as Aphelion and Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive will feature exclusive trailers and gameplay. The event streams at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 5pm GMT.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty announced the gaming division is reverting from 'Microsoft Gaming' to simply 'Xbox.' In a memo shared on Xbox Wire following an all-hands meeting, they addressed player frustrations and pledged to reevaluate the approach to game exclusivity. The move signals a renewed focus on console as the foundation amid broader platform ambitions.
Developer 4A Games and publisher Deep Silver have announced Metro 2039, the fourth entry in the post-apocalyptic FPS series. The pair will host a full reveal stream with Xbox this Thursday. No story or gameplay details have been shared yet.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated she has not yet decided on returning to console exclusives, opting for a data-driven approach. In an interview and open letter released on April 24, Sharma and content chief Matt Booty outlined plans to fortify Game Pass, invest in hardware affordability, and establish a predictable content cadence. The announcements coincide with a new Xbox logo and leaks of a Game Pass Starter Edition.