With Copilot for Gaming, Microsoft is adapting its AI assistant into a version that will serve as a true coach for Xbox players.
A new iteration of Microsoft’s AI companion is arriving under the Xbox banner. Copilot for Gaming is an assistant designed to enhance the gaming experience for Xbox players, focusing on three main principles: capability, adaptability, and personalization.
Marketed as the Ultimate Gaming Ally
“Designed to support players in various ways, Copilot for Gaming offers personalized game recommendations, smooth setup, personalized coaching, and helps maintain connections with friends.”
Using natural language processing, Copilot for Gaming provides contextual, in-game assistance. Players will be able to ask specific questions about challenges they face in a game, and Copilot will offer tips to help them progress.
The Ultimate Gaming Companion
Copilot for Gaming is touted as “the ultimate gaming companion,” helping players find and launch their favorite games more quickly while reducing time spent on secondary tasks such as searching, downloading, or updating.
Without Being Disruptive
Interaction with Copilot for Gaming will be entirely controlled by the player, ensuring they aren’t disturbed. The player decides when and how to engage with the AI. Copilot for Gaming will be there when needed but stay discreet otherwise.
Availability and Future Plans
Copilot for Gaming will first be available next month, with early access for Xbox Insiders on mobile, followed by support for other devices. Given that many of these are concepts, the widespread deployment of Copilot for Gaming is expected to take some time.
In some ways, Copilot for Gaming resembles Microsoft Edge’s Game Assist feature on Windows 11 and the Game Bar widget. However, it aims to go further with the magic of generative AI.