Microsoft to Integrate AI into Xbox With Copilot for Game Assistance

As someone who plays Apex Legends religiously, the idea of an AI-powered coach is tempting—especially when coaching services can be costly.

If a free chatbot can help me rack up more wins, I’m all in. For me and millions of other gamers on Xbox, a new Copilot feature is promising to lift our game.

During an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Xbox Corporate Vice President of Gaming AI Fatima Kardar revealed that Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot would be coming to the platform.

The move is intended to save players time downloading and updating games and help them improve at the games they play, she said.

“Gaming is the only form of entertainment where you can get stuck,” Kardar said in a podcast. “It’s not just about AI showing up to help you, it’s about AI showing up at the right moment.”

Xbox parent company Microsoft has incorporated artificial intelligence into many of its products through its Copilot AI.

In April 2024, Microsoft began testing AI as a virtual assistant for customer support. Microsoft has also leveraged AI to give game developers the tools to craft in-game dialogue and quests.

Though, not all gamers are excited about Microsoft bringing generative AI to Xbox.

While a specific date has not been set, the Xbox copilot feature will first become available on mobile devices, Kardar said.

“You’re having a companion experience, even if you’re playing on your console or if you’re playing somewhere else,” she said.

Your experience shows up on mobile, and people are starting to get used to two devices or two screens at the same time,” she said. “The Xbox is not about a device. An Xbox is about me, the person, and my companion should go everywhere with me.”

Kardar added that Xbox is looking to enhance player engagement through AI-driven features and more immersive experiences.

“Copilot in the context of Xbox has to be about gameplay. It must be personalized to how you like to play—helping you progress in gaming, be your companion, and connect you with families and communities,” she said.

“AI will be there—you can chat with it, and it can trash talk you if that’s what you need. But really, AI could bring people together and tell you when your friends are active,” Kardar added.

Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Decrypt.

Edited by Sebastian Sinclair