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Release Date Tracker
2028
Safer public estimate after the 2027 alpha-dev-kit milestone and Microsoft's later-2026 update window.
Quick Facts
- Codename
- Project Helix
- Developer
- Microsoft / Xbox
- Chip
- Custom AMD SoC
- PC Games
- Confirmed
- Back Compat
- Expected
- Announced
- March 5, 2026
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All guides →Is Project Helix the Next Xbox? What the Evidence Says
Is Project Helix the next Xbox? This guide reviews Microsoft's confirmation, industry reporting, and what still remains unclear.
What Is Project Helix? Microsoft's Next Xbox Explained
What is Project Helix? This guide explains Microsoft's next Xbox codename, confirmed features, rumored specs, and expected launch timing.
Why 2027 Could Be the Earliest Project Helix Launch Window
Why could 2027 still be the earliest Project Helix launch window? We break down AMD timing, Xbox generation history, and why 2028 now looks safer.
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