Microsoft has been staying comparatively quiet whereas Sony has been taking the crown of getting in all probability essentially the most extremely efficient console with the PlayStation 5 Skilled. Nonetheless, according to a model new rumor, the following Xbox console to succeed the Sequence X|S line is coming subsequent yr.

The report comes from TheGhostofHope, a leaker primarily acknowledged for Title of Obligation-related knowledge. According to Hope’s latest social media posts, Microsoft is asking this new console the “Xbox Prime,” which could possibly be the code establish or the exact establish of the launch product.

Now that Activision and its horde of Title of Obligation studios are a part of Microsoft, the 2026 entry inside the massive FPS franchise is reportedly being readied as a day-one launch for this new period Xbox console, too. Hope says this Title of Obligation could be developed by Infinity Ward, the makers of the Modern Warfare sub-series inside the franchise.

“I do know people don’t think about it nevertheless Xbox subsequent console being in 2026 is nearly an open secret all through the enterprise,” reads a follow-up put up. “Seems early, nevertheless I really feel it’s good with the place Xbox is headed.”

Microsoft has moreover been dropping hints about being critical about setting up a handheld gaming machine, lastly making the Xbox console platform moveable. This gaming machine hasn’t been revealed or launched merely however, nevertheless GhostOfHope says that their sources launched it after the 2026 Xbox console.

As on a regular basis, take rumors with a grain of salt until one factor official comes from Microsoft regarding its console launch approach. Whereas massive doc leaks from the FTC v. Microsoft battle did level out plans for a model new Xbox console, this was primarily for a Sequence X refresh pretty than a very new line. It moreover talked a few model new controller, which could be a part of a model new console launch, too.