Microsoft and Xbox have been facing tough times lately due to some serious consolidation following the massive Activision Blizzard deal. Not only that but with the first-party library being in a relatively poor state in 2024, many gamers are considering jumping ship forever. However, although the idea is that the future of Xbox will be entirely digital game pass On top of that, new Xbox hardware might be arriving sooner than you think.
According to Reliable Call of Duty Leaker HopeThey are telling that the new xbox The hardware will arrive in 2026. Additionally, there is also a suggestion that whatever release Call of Duty 2026 ends up being will also be a launch title for the system.
We hear from reliable sources that the next Xbox is planned to be released in late 2026.
It’s very possible that COD2026 will be the day one release for this. pic.twitter.com/qJXmQSzH9F
– Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) 17 May 2024
This means that not only is there a ‘new’ Xbox on the horizon, but also a release window of sorts if CoD 2026 is a day one game, as these titles launch between October and November.
While this leaker has been right in the past Duty, you may initially dismiss it as “just another rumor.” However, this is not the first time this year that we have heard about a possible new Xbox in the near future.
In fact, Xbox executive sarah bond said The company is working hard to deliver “the biggest technological leap ever seen in a hardware generation” and is “fully invested in the next generation roadmap”.
So, those suggesting that Xbox will soon move away from the hardware will be carrying egg on their faces. However, whether or not this 2026 hardware version is the “biggest technological leap” yet remains to be seen, and it could just be an upgraded Series Similar to PlayStation 5 ProIt is rumored to start this holiday shopping season.
Having said all that, there has been no official statement from Microsoft as to what exactly the next piece of hardware will be or when it will arrive. Whether it’s a variation of the existing Series
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