Jason Ronald, vice president of next-generation Xbox, has confirmed that the new console, internally known as Project Helix, will receive more details in late 2026. In a post on X, the executive previewed a live stream for developers that will summarize the key announcements from GDC 2026. The machine is already in deep development.
Custom AMD SoC with next-generation DirectX and FSR 🎮
The advancements presented at GDC 2026 reveal that the console will feature a custom-designed AMD SoC. This chip will support the next generation of DirectX and FSR technology, promising a leap in graphical performance and image scaling. Although no concrete power figures have been leaked, the combination points to an architecture optimized for developers, with tools that facilitate the creation of titles in 4K and high refresh rates.
Project Helix: because a code name sounds more like a conspiracy than a console 🌀
Project Helix sounds like the name of a 90s rock band or a secret experiment from a sci-fi movie. But no, it's the new Xbox. Meanwhile, fans speculate whether it will have a disc drive or come with a fan that also makes coffee. The only sure thing is that, for now, the only things spiraling are expectations and rumors in the forums.