Could the new generation of consoles arrive sooner than expected, as early as next year? According to the latest rumors, Microsoft is reportedly gearing up to release the Xbox Prime in 2026, with the new Call of Duty game as a launch title.
It has already been five years since the last generation of consoles hit the market in November 2020. Currently, the performance is somewhat mixed, especially for Microsoft, with exclusive titles lagging and relatively low sales for the Xbox Series X/S. This scenario feels reminiscent of 2001 when Microsoft first entered the industry, or 2014 during the PS4 and Xbox One era.
In light of this less-than-stellar situation, could Microsoft surprise everyone by announcing its next-generation console? Typically, a console has a lifespan of seven years, but for Microsoft, this seems uncertain. Insider TheGhostOfHope claims that the new console is in the works, targeting a 2026 release, and hints that the gaming industry is already aware of this new generation. The insider has not confirmed whether "Xbox Prime" is the official name or just a code name.
