New Rumour Says Xbox’s Next-Gen Console is Coming in 2026 And is Called ‘Xbox Prime’

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Kyle S

A new rumour has surfaced suggesting that Xbox’s next-generation console could be released in 2026 and may be called “Xbox Prime.” The rumour comes from X (formerly Twitter) account TheGhostOfHope, who has a history of posting primarily Call of Duty leaks. According to Hope, he says that he’s heard the next Xbox console “is still coming in 2026 and will be called Xbox Prime.” Hope later went on to say that the Xbox next-gen release is “pretty much an open secret within the industry.”

If the rumour proves to be true, it could suggest that we could be hearing about the next generation Xbox sooner rather than later, possibly by the end of the year. Could also mean that news of the highly sought after Xbox handheld could also see the light of day now that is exciting.

Here’s a breakdown of the rumour:

  1. Release Date (2026): The rumor points to 2026 as the projected release year for the next Xbox console. If true, this would follow a similar release cadence as previous Xbox consoles, which have generally followed a roughly 7-year gap between generations. The Xbox Series X|S, for example, launched in 2020, which would place the next-gen console around six years later.
  2. Xbox Prime Name: The name “Xbox Prime” is said to be the potential title for the console, though this remains speculative. The name “Prime” suggests a possible emphasis on cutting-edge technology, premium features, or a more powerful version of the Xbox ecosystem. However, it’s important to note that this is not confirmed and could just be the codename for the console and Xbox could choose a different name entirely when the official announcement is made.
  3. Tech and Features: If this rumour proves true, the next-gen console would likely come with significant hardware upgrades over the current generation, including enhanced performance, faster load times, and possibly new features like virtual reality (VR) support or even cloud gaming advancements. Xbox has been focusing on cloud gaming with Xbox Cloud Gaming, so future consoles may see further integration with cloud technology.

As of now, this is all speculative and grain of salt territory, Microsoft has not officially confirmed any details about the next-generation console or its potential name but when the news hits we will be sure to have all the news available.