Microsoft seems to be gearing up to launch its next console in 2026. According to The Ghost of Hope – known for their leaks about Call of Duty games – the company is getting ready to launch the new Xbox next year. The leak refers to the release window as an “open secret” in the industry.
According to The Ghost of Hope, Microsoft’s next console is dubbed Xbox Prime. It is worth noting that whether this is the consumer-facing name of the console or an internal development name is unknown. The leak also indicates that Microsoft is eyeing 2026’s Call of Duty release to be a launch title for the console.
As is the case with all leaks, these details should be taken with a grain of salt, since Microsoft is yet to make an official announcement.
“I’m haring that the next Xbox console is still coming in 2026 and will be called “Xbox Prime”,” said The Ghost of Hope, warning people to take this information with a grain of salt. “Still unclear if it’s a code name or the actual name. I’ve heard Infinity Ward’s next COD is still being considered a day one release for this.”
These leaks would also imply that the 2026 Call of Duty might end up being released exclusively on Xbox, skipping a PlayStation release down the line.
“I know people don’t believe it but Xbox next console being in 2026 is pretty much an open secret within the industry,” Ghost of Hope continues. “Seems early but I think it makes sense with where Xbox is headed.”
Take this with a huge grain of salt:
I’m hearing that the next Xbox console is still coming in 2026 and will be called “Xbox Prime”. Still unclear if it’s a code name or the actual name. I’ve heard Infinity Ward’s next COD is still being considered a day one release for this. https://t.co/JKGMsKU9br
— Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) January 6, 2025
I know people don’t believe it but Xbox next console being in 2026 is pretty much an open secret within the industry. Seems early but I think it makes sense with where Xbox is headed.
— Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) January 6, 2025
