- Microsoft confirms that alpha kits for Project Helix will be sent out to developers starting January 2027.
- This confirms that the next-generation Xbox console won’t be launching this year.
- At best, expect a holiday 2027 release or in early 2028.
Just last week, Microsoft officially unveiled its plans for its next-generation of Xbox console codenamed ‘Project Helix’, with more details now revealed at the GDC. Earlier reports had fueled the prospect of a late 2026 release, but they’ve now been put to rest.
The gaming giant has confirmed that Project Helix won’t be released until 2027, as they plan on sending out alpha kits to developers for testing in January 2027, with a release date possibly following during the holiday period or in 2028.
Why it matters: Microsoft has basically given up on the Xbox Series X|S consoles, and as such, fans are now looking forward to what they’ll have in store for the next generation.
Jason Ronald, VP of the next-generation Xbox, held a presentation at GDC discussing what Project Helix will have to offer. The VP said that they plan on sending out Alpha Kits to developers starting in January 2027.
Usually, consoles are released a year after their developers’ kits start being sent out. Previously, AMD confirmed a 2027 release for the next-generation Xbox, and with alpha kits being sent out early in the year, a holiday launch seems plausible.
However, rising memory costs and the current situation around chipmaking could also delay the console into 2028. Project Helix is already a premium console, and the gaming giant wouldn’t risk raising prices further than what it already is.
At the same time, a 2028 release could mean a clash with the PlayStation 6, which wouldn’t be ideal since Xbox would want to get a head start against Team Blue.
Other details from the conference gave insight into the hardware capabilities of Project Helix. This specific part of the presentation revealed the innovations the console has to offer.
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