Microsoft's AI Copilot is expanding its reach, preparing to integrate with the Xbox experience. This exciting development will bring AI-powered gaming assistance directly to your console. Soon, Xbox Insiders will be able to test Copilot through the Xbox mobile app.
Copilot, Microsoft's AI chatbot (replacing Cortana in 2023), already features in Windows. The gaming version will initially offer several key features: game installation via voice commands (though this is already possible with a single button press), play history review, achievement tracking, library browsing, and game recommendations. Direct voice interaction with Copilot will also be available within the Xbox app during gameplay.
A major highlight is Copilot's potential as a gaming assistant. Similar to its PC counterpart, Xbox users will be able to ask questions about gameplay, such as boss strategies or puzzle solutions. Copilot will then source answers from various online resources, including guides, websites, wikis, and forums. Microsoft is committed to ensuring accuracy, collaborating with game studios to verify information and direct players to the original source.
Microsoft's ambitions extend beyond the initial features. Future possibilities include walkthrough assistance, item location tracking, real-time competitive strategy suggestions, and post-engagement analysis. While these are currently conceptual, Microsoft is actively exploring deeper Copilot integration into Xbox gameplay, working with both first-party and third-party studios.
Regarding data privacy, Xbox Insiders will have control over Copilot usage during the preview, including data access and sharing options. However, the possibility of mandatory Copilot usage in the future remains open. Microsoft emphasizes ongoing transparency regarding data collection and player choices.
Beyond player-centric applications, Microsoft will detail its plans for developer usage at the Game Developers Conference next week.
