Microsoft is developing a new AI-driven assistant named Copilot for Gaming, specifically aimed at enhancing the gaming experience for Xbox users. The company, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, detailed the upcoming feature in a recent blog entry, indicating that it will assist gamers by streamlining access to tutorials and in-game resources. In addition to these functionalities, Copilot for Gaming will interpret natural language commands, enabling users to install or update games while also summarizing their gaming achievements.
Personalized Gaming Experience with Copilot
Fatima Kardar, Xbox’s Corporate Vice President of Gaming AI, explained that Copilot for Gaming is designed to offer a personalized assistant for Xbox gamers. It will facilitate game setups, suggest new titles, provide in-game assistance, and facilitate social interactions. The AI will curate a unique experience based on individual user preferences and gaming habits, Kardar noted here.
A proof of concept for Copilot for Gaming in Minecraft
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With the launch of Copilot for Gaming, users will be able to issue natural language commands, such as “I want to get back into Age of Empires, can you install it?” The assistant will facilitate the download of the game directly to the Xbox console. Additionally, players can request a summary of their progress or ask the AI to check for updates to their games.
Once operational, Copilot for Gaming will deliver relevant assistance tailored to the current gaming context. Kardar emphasized that it’s crucial for the AI to provide help at opportune moments while ensuring the experience remains unobtrusive.
The AI assistant’s functionality will be optional, giving gamers control over its deployment. Initially, it will be accessible on mobile devices through the Xbox Insider Program before extending to other platforms.
Growth of Xbox Play Anywhere Initiative
Jason Ronald, Microsoft’s Vice President of Next Generation, announced that over 1,000 titles are now compatible with the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative. This program allows players to access games purchased on one platform, like Xbox, on their Windows PC without needing extra purchases.
Ronald mentioned that games available through Xbox Play Anywhere provide players with over 20 percent additional gameplay compared to titles without this feature. These games also offer benefits such as syncing game progress and achievements between Xbox and PC.
