Last March, Microsoft announced that it would carry its artificial intelligence assistant to gaming to be a ‘Definitive game partner’. The beta of Gaming Copilot started a few months later for users Insiders -The Beta program of the Microsoft operating system with which they can access developing versions- and users of the mobile app of Xbox. Today, Gaming Copilot, still in beta version, its deployment begins for the general public, globally With the only exception of China, which will take Microsoft for a few weeks.
‘Now, any Xbox player on PC or with the Xbox app on the mobile can take advantage of Gaming Copilot’s abilities while playing, with new functions and improvements such as deepest analysis and coaching That they will arrive as we continue to collect comments and learn from our community, ‘explains the company in a statement.
In these months, Gaming Copilot has received improvements in the assistance it provides within the game, the voice mode and a Better understanding of playability on the screen you have access.
How can Gaming Copilot help you in video games
According to Microsoft, AI is capable of Understand what you see on the screen And know what game is running to better help players. This means that it can Give information about enemies that appear on the screen, tips to overcome difficult levels or assistance in interactions with NPCShow to remind you of the story of a non -playable character you find. It can also help consult profile information, such as achievement data and game history, and recommend titles based on those already played.
How to activate Gaming Copilot
Once available, Windows 11 users over 18 will see the Gaming Copilot icon in the Xbox game bar. This is an interface that overlaps on the screen and has different information and control panels.
To launch the Gaming Copilot widget, you have to press keys Windows + G. To access the game bar and then click on the Gaming Copilot icon in the main options bar.
Microsoft recommends using voice mode with AI
The reason is evident: do not interrupt the game experience as it would have to write or look at the widget or other screen. The voice mode has two options:
- Push to talk: For when you are in full game and want to ask the AI and quickly return to the game. To configure it, you have to go to the Settings of the game bar and select More configuration settings And then Direct access. There you will have the option to assign a key to the function.
- Mini Mode: For a long voice conversation, you can anchor the Gaming Copilot widget. You have to open it and place it where you do not interfere, click on Talk in the left navigation bar to start the conversation and click on the Arrow up In the lower right corner to minimize widget. Thus you can continue the conversation when returning to the game while Gaming Copilot occupies a minimum space on screen.
If you don’t want to use the Xbox game bar, you also have it in the Xbox mobile app
Microsoft has also announced that will integrate Gaming Copilot in the Xbox mobile appavailable for both Android as iOS. The wizard will arrive in October, once the deployment for Windows is finished.
The interesting thing to use it from the mobile is that you avoid all interference with the screen of your computer and what you are seeing while playing. Logically, the practical thing is to interact with AI using voice mode. When Gaming Copilot is available in the app, will show its section in the main menu.