The release date for the next-generation Xbox could be sooner than expected, as leaked chat logs between Microsoft executives suggest a 2028 launch. The documents were revealed as part of a recent court case with the US Federal Trade Commission. These logs were from a meeting in May 2022, which included CEO Satya Nadella and head of gaming Phil Spencer. The upcoming Xbox console, known as 'Gen 10,' is rumored to have a completely different design compared to its predecessors.
Leaked chat logs reveal potential launch date and plans for Gen 10
According to recently unsealed chat logs between executives, Microsoft is considering a 2028 release for its next-gen Xbox console. In these discussions, gaming head Phil Spencer and CEO Satya Nadella talked about future plans for the console. The leak came to light during a court case with the US Federal Trade Commission. The logs also included conversations with other senior Microsoft executives, such as CFO Amy Hood and head of gaming Phil Spencer.
New console design to be almost unrecognizable
Documents leaked in the legal feud between Microsoft and the US Federal Trade Commission suggest that the upcoming 'Gen 10' Xbox console will have a radically different design compared to its predecessors. The current Xbox Series S / X generation was released in 2020, around the same time as Sony's PlayStation 5. Sony's console outsold Microsoft's in the latest release, which may have motivated Microsoft to pursue a distinctive cylindrical redesign.
Speculation grows over Microsoft's gaming strategy
With the potential release date for the 'Gen 10' Xbox console in 2028, gamers are eagerly speculating about Microsoft's gaming strategy. In leaked chat logs, Microsoft executives discussed the need for increased flexibility and unique hardware capabilities for game developers. This suggests that Microsoft is aiming to provide a more dynamic gaming experience with its next-gen console. The console is expected to build upon the success of the current Xbox Series S / X generation, which launched in 2020.
