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Microsoft has officially announced a new event for developers, which will take place on 7 May and may bring the first concrete information about the future of Xbox. The Game Dev Update is expected to be part of the company’s new strategy, focused on opening up the platform and providing better support for game creators. However, the most interesting point in the programme for gamers will be the presentation of Xbox Helix, the next generation of console planned for 2027-2028.
ChooseTV Helix and direction for PC
During the event, Microsoft is expected to reveal more details about ChooseTV Helix, a project aimed at further integrating the worlds of consoles and PC. It has already been suggested that future Xboxes will incorporate solutions known from computers in a more pronounced way, such as enhanced support for DirectX and DirectStorage. Now we may see how this will look in practice and how it will impact game development. It is also possible that Microsoft will showcase changes in Xbox Marketplace and new tools for developers that are intended to accelerate production and facilitate the publishing of titles.
Still more questions than answers
Despite the announcements, one should not expect a full specification or price for the new console. The event is rather technological in nature and aimed primarily at developers, rather than consumers. However, this does not mean that there will be a lack of interesting information; it is possible that Microsoft will reveal more about the future of game exclusivity and how the Xbox ecosystem will look in the coming years.
Game Dev Update could be the first step in showcasing the new generation of Xbox and the direction in which Microsoft is heading. Even if the details are limited, Project Helix promises to be a key element of the platform's future.
source: techpowerup
