Microsoft’s Project Helix Will Be a Family of Next-Generation Xbox Devices

Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox project, codenamed Project Helix, will include a “family” of devices rather than a single console, according to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.

Sharma announced Helix in March as the codename for Microsoft’s “next generation console” — wording that appeared to suggest one standalone device. However, she later clarified that the project covers multiple products.

“We’ve been hard at work on a great next generation and a great family of devices for Helix, and we’ll share more soon,”

Sharma told BBC News. She made the statement after being asked whether Project Helix would be a discless console. She did not answer that question, although Microsoft announced a program this week aimed at digitizing physical games.

AMD partnership points to multiple Xbox devices

Microsoft and AMD announced a “strategic multi-year partnership” in 2025 to collaborate on “a portfolio of devices,” including Microsoft’s next-generation console. That agreement suggests the companies may also be working together on the broader family of Project Helix products.

Rumors have also suggested that third-party manufacturers could sell their own Project Helix devices. Jason Ronald, Xbox’s vice president of next generation, did not directly deny that possibility when he wrote:

“Project Helix will be available as a 1st party Xbox console.”