Overview

• Multiple outlets on October 5 relayed NeoGAF leaker SneakersSO’s claim that plans for a 2026 manufacturing run and a likely 2027 next‑gen Xbox launch are now up in the air.
• The reported strategy would emphasize publishing across platforms and make Game Pass the entry point for xCloud, following a recent 50% price increase and with further hikes suggested.
• The leak alleges some retailers have begun pulling Xbox Series X|S stock, citing Costco as an example, though broader retail changes have not been confirmed.
• The insider also claims another major round of Xbox layoffs is expected in Q1 2026.
• The rumor’s credibility is discussed due to The Verge’s Tom Warren saying the source "knows a lot" internally, even as the report conflicts with Microsoft’s public hardware assurances and its multi‑year AMD co‑engineering deal.