Rumors Suggest Next-Gen Xbox Console Could Launch in 2026

Speculation points to an earlier-than-expected release for Microsoft's 'Xbox Prime,' possibly alongside a new Call of Duty title.

Multiple reports from credible sources suggest Microsoft may release its next-gen Xbox console, potentially named 'Xbox Prime,' in 2026.
The rumored console could launch alongside Infinity Ward's next Call of Duty game, which is speculated to be a day-one release.
This timeline would mark a shorter console generation cycle, with the Xbox Series X|S having launched in 2020, diverging from Microsoft's usual seven-to-eight-year pattern.
Insiders speculate the move could help Microsoft regain market share after the Xbox Series X|S underperformed compared to Sony's PlayStation 5 in sales.
Microsoft has not officially confirmed the existence or release date of a new console, and the rumored name 'Xbox Prime' is unverified and could be a codename.