Microsoft Expands Gaming Copilot to Windows 11 Game Bar
Microsoft has unveiled the integration of its Gaming Copilot within the Game Bar feature of Windows 11, available for testing by Xbox Insiders. This development is a significant step in the company’s quest to enhance gaming experiences through AI, advancing on its earlier mobile testing on iOS and Android.
The Gaming Copilot aims to provide a personalized gaming experience by understanding what players are engaging with and offering tailored assistance. “Gaming Copilot knows what you’re playing and understands your Xbox activity to provide an experience centered around you,” said Taylor O’Malley, principal program manager at Xbox. Users will have the ability to request help with their current game, track their achievements, and view their play history, all while an intuitive widget remains accessible in the Game Bar.
This feature includes a voice mode, allowing players to communicate with the AI assistant seamlessly without disrupting gameplay. Notably, the Gaming Copilot can utilize in-game screenshots to respond accurately to user inquiries. For example, players can ask “what am I looking at?” during a challenging boss battle, prompting the Copilot to provide detailed insights on the enemy and strategies for defeating it.
Marking the initial phase of Microsoft’s vision to establish the Gaming Copilot as a comprehensive AI gaming coach, the company is positioning this feature as an essential companion for gamers. Previous demonstrations with titles like Overwatch 2 showcased the Copilot’s capability to suggest optimal hero picks to complement team strategies.
Currently, the preview of this innovative feature is limited to English-speaking countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Singapore. Notably, it has yet to be rolled out in the UK or other European markets, with Microsoft indicating plans for broader availability in the future, although no specific timeline has been disclosed.
This rollout marks a significant initiative for Microsoft as it aims to redefine interactions within the gaming space. Players are encouraged to participate in the early testing to help refine this emerging tool, promising an evolution in how players engage with games through AI assistance.
, reports 24brussels.
