Microsoft has revealed that its next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, won't reach alpha development stage until 2027. The console will feature a custom AMD chip with dramatically improved ray-tracing performance and next-gen AI-powered upscaling technology. This timeline suggests the next Xbox is still several years away from release.
Background
Microsoft has been developing next-generation Xbox hardware to compete with Sony's PlayStation consoles in the gaming market. The current Xbox Series X/S consoles were released in 2020, making this announcement part of the typical 7-8 year console development cycle.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Mar 12, 2026 at 01:28 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10