Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has described Project Helix as a family of devices rather than a single next-generation console. The clarification emerged during a BBC interview at gamescom 2026 as the company prepares to send alpha versions to developers starting next year.
During a fresh interview with BBC News conducted at gamescom 2026, she disclosed that the team has focused efforts on building an entire lineup, pointing to development of more than one device.
Xbox intends to deliver alpha versions of the Helix console — or consoles, if the company is truly building multiple models — to developers beginning next year.
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