Project Helix Will “Lean Heavily” Into Zstandard to Directly Stream Assets From the SSD
Microsoft VP Jason Ronald revealed that the upcoming "Project Helix" console will heavily utilize Zstandard for direct asset streaming from the SSD, employing advanced neural texture compression techniques. The company is also preparing to send alpha kits to developers in 2027, with an alleged Holiday 2027 launch window. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma acknowledged that memory shortages could impact the console's pricing and availability.
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- Company: Microsoft
- Person: Jason Ronald
- Topic: DirectStorage
- Topic: Texture Compression
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Platform: Xbox Series S
- Topic: Game Development
- Topic: SSDs
- Person: Asha Sharma
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