Microsoft Will Soon Integrate its Copilot AI Into the Xbox App — and Eventually Into Your Xbox Games

Microsoft is set to enhance the gaming experience on Xbox with the introduction of its AI-powered Copilot, which will soon be available for testing among Xbox Insiders via the Xbox mobile app. This innovative feature, designed to replace the former Cortana, is already integrated into Windows and is now making its way into the gaming world. At launch, Copilot for gaming will offer several functionalities including the ability to install games on your Xbox, provide insights into your play history, achievements, and game library, and even suggest what to play next. You'll be able to interact with Copilot directly through the Xbox app during gameplay, receiving responses similar to those on Windows.

One of the key features highlighted by Microsoft is Copilot's role as a gaming assistant. Gamers can ask questions about game strategies, such as how to defeat a boss or solve a puzzle, and Copilot will pull answers from a variety of online sources including guides, websites, wikis, and forums. Microsoft is committed to ensuring the accuracy of the information provided by Copilot, collaborating with game studios to reflect their vision and directing players to the original sources of information.

Looking ahead, Microsoft has ambitious plans for Copilot in gaming. Future possibilities include using Copilot as a walkthrough assistant to explain game mechanics, help locate items within games, or suggest new items to find. In competitive gaming, Copilot could offer real-time strategy tips and analyze gameplay to explain outcomes. While these are currently conceptual ideas, Microsoft is keen on integrating Copilot deeply into the Xbox gaming experience. The company also plans to work with both first-party and third-party studios to enhance game integration.

During the preview phase on mobile, Xbox Insiders will have the option to opt out of using Copilot, control its access to their conversation history, and manage what actions it performs on their behalf. Microsoft emphasizes transparency regarding data collection and usage, ensuring players are informed about their data privacy choices. However, the possibility of Copilot becoming a mandatory feature in the future remains open.

Beyond player-focused applications, Microsoft is set to discuss developer uses of Copilot at the upcoming Game Developers Conference, indicating a broader scope for this AI tool in the gaming industry.

Microsoft proof of concept image of Copilot for gaming in action.

Microsoft proof of concept image of Copilot gaming in action.