Final October, Home windows Central’s Jez Corden reported on Microsoft’s plans to run “full-bore” Home windows on the following Xbox, particularly a full-screen expertise whereas preserving present console onboarding. These plans are nonetheless within the works, however we’ll possible hear about this within the coming months, maybe at GDC 2026 in March.
Corden lately stated that there will probably be a “main replace” to the latter to raised accommodate Home windows 11’s “full display expertise” and the Xbox PC app. You may proceed to run Xbox One and Xbox Sequence X/S titles whereas accessing Steam, Battle.internet, and extra. This additionally means assist for current libraries.
This shift to a extra built-in platform has been on the coronary heart of Microsoft’s current advertising technique, significantly with its “That is an Xbox” marketing campaign. However the subsequent Xbox might be costly. This isn’t solely as a result of Xbox president Sarah Bond is promising a “very premium, very high-end” gadget, but in addition as a result of RAM prices are rising. Current rumors counsel that it may occur, and that the PlayStation 6 may even be delayed past its rumored 2027 or 2028 launch date.
It has not stepped into additional value will increase for Xbox Sequence X/S and PS5. If Microsoft’s plans do go forward, there will definitely be sufficient time to persuade builders of a brand new PC-focused technique.