New Xbox Dev Kit Certified in South Korea, Hinting at Upcoming Console

The certification of a new Xbox development kit in South Korea suggests a new console could be announced soon, amidst speculation of a mid-gen refresh or next-gen model.

A new Xbox dev kit, with model number 2089, has been certified for use in South Korea, indicating progress towards a new console release.
The certification, completed on March 18, 2024, fuels speculation about whether this is for a mid-gen refresh or an entirely new next-gen console.
Despite rumors of Microsoft exiting the hardware market, Xbox head Phil Spencer has confirmed that the Xbox Series X|S will not be the last console.
The dev kit's certification follows a statement from Xbox president Sarah Bond about exciting upcoming hardware and the biggest technical leap in a hardware generation.
The last Xbox Series X|S dev kits were certified three to five months before their official announcement, suggesting a potential reveal of the new console could be imminent.