Project Helix alpha kits head to devs in 2027 as Windows 11 gains Xbox mode this April

Microsoft unveiled Project Helix, a next-generation platform that combines Xbox and PC gaming with a focus on advanced DirectX/FSR tech and a big leap in ray tracing; alpha development kits are set to ship to developers in 2027, and Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11 in April to switch between productivity and play.