Project Helix: Microsoft’s next Xbox generation becomes a ‘family of devices’
Microsoft may use Project Helix as the internal name for the next Xbox generation, which sources say is more than one console.
- In a leaked memo, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly said Microsoft wants to make “a great console first” for Gen-10, alongside devices for players who game on the go.
- Which hardware falls under Project Helix has not been confirmed, and it is still unclear which parts Microsoft will build itself and which will come through partners.
What happened
Windows Central reported on 6 October 2026 that Microsoft describes Project Helix in a leaked memo as a broader approach to the next Xbox generation. Instead of one successor to the current consoles, the company would be aiming for a ‘family of devices’ for Gen-10.
IGN then reported that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma allegedly said in that memo that there is “not one device that fits all” for the next generation. According to that same reporting, Microsoft still wants to deliver “a great console first,” while also developing hardware for players who are not always tied to a TV or fixed setup.
The sources connect that direction to earlier comments Sharma reportedly made at Gamescom earlier in 2026. Microsoft has not officially detailed the plans yet, so the exact lineup, public name, and the role of partners such as Asus remain open.
Timeline
6 October 2026: Windows Central reports, based on a leaked memo, that Microsoft sees Project Helix as a ‘family of devices’ for the next Xbox generation.
6 October 2026: IGN reports that Asha Sharma says in that memo that there is “not one device that fits all” for Gen-10 and that Microsoft wants to make a strong console first.
Earlier in 2026: Sharma reportedly hinted at a multi-device approach for the next Xbox generation at Gamescom.
2025: Microsoft and Asus released the ROG Xbox Ally X together, as an example of earlier hardware collaboration around Xbox.
Background
The current Xbox generation consists of two main models: the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S. Project Helix appears to expand that setup into a broader hardware family for Gen-10.
The reporting also points to Microsoft’s collaboration with Asus on the ROG Xbox Ally X. That partnership fits a pattern in which Xbox is not only focusing on its own consoles, but also working with partners on hardware.
Whether Project Helix will become the final public name for the next Xbox generation is still unknown. Microsoft has not shared official product specs or a full roadmap yet.
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Sources
- Windows Central, report on a leaked memo about Project Helix and the next Xbox generation.
- IGN, article on the Project Helix details and Asha Sharma reported by Windows Central.