Talking Point: Will Microsoft Fully Reveal Its Next-Gen Xbox This Year?

A year ago next month, Microsoft first started talking about its next-gen Xbox - a console that's supposedly going to provide the "largest technical leap" ever seen from generation to generation. The thing is though, we still don't really know what that means, even if Xbox fans have pondered the topic for months now. So, do you think Xbox will stop us guessing and tell us a bit more about the system in 2025?

As we covered in our huge "next Xbox console" guide, we think a 2025 release for the console is very unlikely, but what about a reveal this year? For Microsoft's last flagship console — Xbox Series X — we got a reveal right at the tail end of 2019 at The Game Awards, with a release coming the following year. And, with some rumours suggesting a 2026 release is possible, there's a chance that by this time next year we might know all the deets on Xbox's new console.

To be honest, we'd love to see that happen. With PS5 Pro now out in the wild and Switch 2 announced and set to be fully unveiled in April, we're feeling a little left out over here. We're hoping that the wait for new Xbox hardware will make it feel even more special when it arrives, but we'd still like to know more about the system ASAP. Microsoft, what do you mean by the largest technical leap ever?

Of course, there's also Xbox's upcoming handheld system - confirmed by Phil Spencer to be in the works over at Microsoft. But, the boss told us to not expect it for a while yet, and certain rumours have suggested the team's main home console may come first anyway. We'd be well happy with a late 2025 reveal followed by a 2026 launch, if you want to treat us early over there at Xbox HQ!

So, do you think Xbox will fully reveal its next-gen console this year? Or will we be waiting a while yet? Vote in the poll down below and feel free to elaborate on your pick in the comments underneath.

When Will Xbox Fully Reveal Its Next-Gen Console? (677 votes)

  1. 202517%
  2. 202652%
  3. 202722%
  4. 2028 or later10%