Hyderabad: Microsoft has announced that it is working on a new AI-powered assistant for Xbox gamers, named Copilot for Gaming. In a recent blog, the company mentioned that the new assistant aims to save gamers time by helping them find tutorials and other in-game assistance. The Copilot for Gaming possesses the ability to understand natural language commands. This indicates that a gamer can install, update, and offer progress recaps of games using simple human language, and no coding is required. Notably, Microsoft says that the AI assistant will initially be available on smartphones, and Xbox Insiders will have early access to it.
Copilot for Gaming: Crafted for Personalised Gaming Experience
Fatima Kardar, Corporate Vice President of Xbox, mentions that Copilot for Gaming adapts to a player’s preference. The AI assistant will enable the setup of new games, recommend new titles, and assist with in-game challenges. She also highlighted that the new AI assistant will provide a personalised experience based on a gamer’s habits and preferences. Additionally, the Copilot for Gaming will allow players to use natural language commands. For instance, if a player wants to install ‘Plants vs Zombies’ in their console, then they can simply type like, “I want to play Plants vs Zombies, can you install it?” The assistant will download the game into their Xbox console. Moreover, gamers can ask for a summary of their game progress or ask the assistant to check for updates.
Copilot for Gaming: Optional Feature with Player Control
Microsoft assures that gamers will be provided full control over the functions of the assistant. This feature will be optional and will be first accessible via smartphones through the Xbox Insider Program before expanding to other platforms.
Copilot for Gaming: Enhanced Gameplay Across Platforms
Copilot for Gaming in Minecraft (Image Credit: Xbox)
Players can easily sync their game progress and save between their Xbox console and PCs via Xbox Play Anywhere. Notably, in-game achievements will also be accessible across both platforms, which will enhance the gaming experience. In the blog post, the AI assistant has demonstrated its concept in the popular 3D sandbox game, Minecraft. This indicates how the assistant can provide contextual assistance to gamers based on their current game activity without being intrusive.
