Industry Insider Claims Next Xbox Console to Release in 2026

It’s been a while since Xbox came up with a new generation console update. But it seems like Microsoft is planning to end the wait soon! Yes, the next Xbox gadget might be coming out in months and fans couldn’t have asked for better news to kick off another exciting year of gaming. Well, a credible industry insider has fumed the speculations around a new Xbox next-gen console launch with its release window. Moreover, the community has some concrete evidence to support the claim. Here’s why the new Xbox console launch is inviting all the internet attention. 

Ever since Microsoft was subjected to the unfortunate leak of confidential documents from the FTC legal proceedings, the buzz around a new Xbox console had been running hot. However, there wasn’t much information for the fans to feed on, until now! Amidst all the speculations running around the future of console rivalry evolution, Xbox players have a new reason to be excited. A new next-generation Microsoft console is coming, and the countdown has already started to the big launch! Let’s have a look at what the industry scoop had to say. 

Xbox to have its ‘next’ launch in 2026? 

Jeff Grubb, a popular industry insider, has recently made a striking revelation. During his latest live stream interaction, Jeff unmasked the big plans of Microsoft in the coming months! “This stuff I can mostly confirm, but there are some details that might not be fully locked in. Xbox will have their own Xbox next in 2026. Whether that’s a pro or the full follow-up console. This leaker said that they’re gonna do the Xbox next faster than they would have done it otherwise,” the latter stated. 

For context, the Series X upgrade was scheduled to be released in 2024 as revealed by the leaked documents, and brought some interesting innovations to the current model. From extra internal storage to immersive control modules, the product was envisioned to bring some big upgrades to XSX. However, after shelving the launch, makers decided to postpone the plans with the next-generation console. 

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The leaker Jeff Grubb refers to in the livestream had earlier scooped out information about the PlayStation Pro, making them a very trusted insider. Moreover, tracing news to the source, the leaker has earlier confirmed the next Xbox launch being sooner than expected. In fact, the scoop claimed the next console to launch even before Elder Scrolls 6! 

It is important to note that all these are currently rumors having no official confirmation from Microsoft. Although being from credible insiders, fans would love to have an official stamp of ‘confirmation’ soon. 

What do you think about the claims made by Jeff Grubb? 

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