While it is now acknowledged that Microsoft did not succeed in matching PlayStation and its PS5 during the Xbox Series generation, the American manufacturer remains far from conceding defeat. With its new cloud gaming approach, which posits that any device connected to Game Pass can function as an Xbox, along with the intention to capitalize on the numerous studios acquired for tens of billions of dollars, Phil Spencer and Satya Nadella appear determined to take the lead.
This information is being circulated backstage, specifically by TheGhostOfHope, who is known for leaking details related to the Call of Duty license. According to him, Microsoft is indeed developing its next Xbox model, which is expected to be released by the end of 2026 and will feature the 2026 Call of Duty as a key title. This information has been widely acknowledged since Microsoft disclosed its plans during the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, announcing a hybrid next-generation console for 2028 that includes cloud gaming capabilities.
With a significant investment, it would not be unreasonable for the American tech giant to aim to gain ground with this upcoming console that some have already dubbed Xbox Prime. Given Microsoft’s decision not to release an intermediary console similar to the PS5 Pro, this move could provide Microsoft with a competitive edge, as was seen in 2005 when the Xbox 360 entered the market one and a half years before the PlayStation 3. This timing could help Microsoft capture more market share…
