Overview

• Microsoft announced a strategic, multi-year collaboration with AMD to develop custom silicon powering its next-generation Xbox consoles and handheld devices.
• The deal will integrate advanced graphics innovations and AI-enhanced gameplay across Microsoft’s gaming hardware lineup.
• Design plans emphasize platform agnosticism, promising support for multiple game stores such as Steam and the Epic Games Store alongside the Microsoft Store.
• Microsoft is working closely with the Windows team to ensure seamless compatibility and reinforce Windows as a leading PC and console gaming platform.
• Rumors suggest the next-generation hardware could arrive in holiday 2026 or later, but Microsoft has not confirmed an official release date.