At Xbox, we want to help you spend more time playing the games you love, to be there when you need some help – and out of the way when you don’t. Copilot for Gaming (Beta) is designed to do just that, and starting today, you can begin testing this new feature as it starts rolling out to the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile devices.

Copilot for Gaming is the ultimate gaming sidekick, making gaming with Xbox more seamless and personalized. In this early version of the feature for mobile, you’ll be able to access Copilot for Gaming on a second screen, without distracting you from your core gameplay experience.  The companion knows what game you’re playing and understands your Xbox activity, so it can answer any questions about the games you’re interested in, provide links to more information when its response includes web sources, or answer questions based on your account, play history and achievements.

If you’re not sure where to begin, here are a few suggestions to get you started – and remember, you can type your prompts in chat or speak directly with Copilot using voice:

• Ask questions about a specific game or the game you’re currently playing, such as when you get stuck or need tips .
  • “Hey Copilot, can you remind me what materials I need to craft a sword in Minecraft?”[While playing South of Midnight] “I’m stuck on Rougarou right now. Can you give me some tips on how to beat this boss?”
  • “What’s my gamerscore and can you give me some tips to raise it?
• Ask for game recommendations. If you’re new to Xbox, tell Copilot about your favorite game or entertainment genres and let it recommend new games to play. If you’re a seasoned player, ask for recommendations on what game to play next based on your gaming history.
  • “Hey Copilot, what should I play tonight?”
  • “I love horror movies. Any suggestions for what game I should play?”
  • “I’m looking for a new RPG. Can you recommend something that came out on Xbox recently?
• Ask about your play history or account, such as Xbox Achievements or subscriptions.
  • “Hey Copilot, what’s the rarest achievement you can get in Avowed?”
  • “What was the last achievement I got in Starfield?”
  • “When does my Game Pass subscription renew?”

When you ask Copilot a question, it sources your player activity on Xbox alongside public sources of information from the Bing search engine for its response. We’re working hard to bring deeper personalization, richer game assistance such as proactive coaching, and many more features to Copilot for Gaming (Beta) at a later date.

How to Try Copilot for Gaming (Beta)

This early preview of Copilot for Gaming in the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile is available in English for players aged 18 and older in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, and other regions. You can view the full list of regions where early testing is available here. We plan to release Copilot for Gaming (Beta) in additional regions at a later date.

As we explore new ideas and continue to experiment,we’ll be bringing new features like Copilot for Gaming to the community early and often.Your feedback will be critical in helping us shape these experiences and ensuring that they’re truly aligned with player needs and preferences.

Players who already have the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile downloaded on their iOS or Android device can begin providing feedback on Copilot for Gaming (Beta) directly by selecting “Give Feedback” under “More Options” in the top left corner of the app, or by simply marking any incorrect responses from Copilot with a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” in the chat.

Android users can download the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile in the Google Play Store. If you have an iOS device and don’t already have the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile downloaded, don’t worry – early testing for Copilot for Gaming (Beta) will also be coming soon to Game Bar on Windows PC, and we also have plans to make it available more widely in the Xbox app for mobile in the future. Stay tuned for more updates!