According to him, the next Xbox project, codenamed Magnus, was actively discussed at an internal meeting on October 3, 2025. Other sources reported that Microsoft is bound by contractual obligations for Magnus, and canceling the development would cost the company too much.
The engineer noted that Magnus SoC is "how Microsoft decides to position it." Initially, it was about a console chip, but now it is possible that it will become the basis of a hybrid device — a console and a PC under the Xbox brand. The release of the new system is expected in 2027. MILD sources claim that active work on the design continues, and rumors about the cancellation of the project are not true.
At the same time, MILD called the current Xbox strategy "chaotic" — with price changes, unclear communication, and falling retail sales. This has led to rumors that Microsoft's plans for a new console are in question.