Microsoft has no doubt been hard at work creating their next Xbox console, following up the Xbox Series X|S to create another generation of games alongside PlayStation. Xbox fans have been given no clues as to when another console will launch, with assumptions placing it far in the future. However, recent rumors have suggested an upcoming time frame, but perhaps one that aligns with player expectations.
Xbox has gone through many changes over the last year or two, with not all of them being great. For example, the massive layoffs and studio closures in Xbox's umbrella have created a worsening reputation, which sunk even further with drastic increases to Xbox Game Pass subscription prices. As a result, a new console may be Microsoft's best chance at recapturing their audience, or their last attempt.
Unfortunately, a recent article from PureXbox places the next Xbox console launch as far off as late 2027. This comes from quotes taken from Windows Central reporter Jez Corden, who goes into more detail surrounding Microsoft's latest gaming venture. According to Jez, "The next Xbox is still a fair bit away, dropping in late 2027 at the earliest," suggesting that there could be even more delays...
