Microsoft just started testing the new Xbox Copilot in the Windows Game Bar last month, and now it's starting to roll out to all Windows 11 users .
While the initial preview was limited to certain markets, Microsoft says today's release has "regional support everywhere except mainland China." Microsoft is also bringing Gaming Copilot to the Xbox mobile app next month.
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“Starting today, PC gamers will start seeing Xbox Copilot integrated directly into the Game Bar experience as the feature gradually rolls out over the coming weeks,” says Taylor O’Malley, principal program manager at Xbox. “It will then come to the Xbox mobile app on Apple and Android next month, where gamers will be able to access this personalized companion via a second screen without distracting them from their gameplay.”
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Xbox Copilot will be available as a widget within the Game Bar on Windows 11 and includes voice functionality so you can talk to the AI assistant without having to alt+tab out of the game. It will even use screenshots of a game to help answer questions, so you can ask Copilot about a leader in a game without having to describe him.
You'll also be able to use Copilot to get game recommendations, see a list of your recent Xbox achievements, and more. Microsoft also plans to optimize Xbox Copilot for the upcoming Xbox Ally handheld devices, with the promise of bringing this AI-powered experience to Xbox consoles "in the near future."
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In the long term, Microsoft wants Xbox Copilot to become an AI gaming coach. The company is positioning this initial effort as an assistant, accompanying you through games and offering advice. Microsoft has also previously demonstrated the use of Gaming Copilot with Overwatch 2, allowing it to suggest good hero picks to complement the rest of the team.
