Future Xbox Consoles Not Canceled, Microsoft Says

"Microsoft said in a statement that it is "actively investing" in future first-party consoles and devices that are "designed, engineered, and built by Xbox." The statement, shared with Windows Central, pointed fans to the announcement from June this year that Microsoft is working with AMD on future consoles and devices. At the time, Xbox president Sarah Bond said Microsoft and AMD will work together to "co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices, including our next-generation Xbox consoles. In your living room and in your hands.""

"The rumors that Microsoft had canceled future Xbox hardware plans stemmed from NeoGAF forum member SneakersSO, who said plans for future Xbox hardware had morphed from "really concrete" to "up in the air." The internet did what the internet does and extrapolated from this that plans for future Xbox devices made by Microsoft had been canceled, even though the source did not say that."

"The person added that Microsoft's future may be more focused on games, and specifically its biggest franchises, including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Candy Crush, and Forza Horizon and away from dedicated hardware. To that end, the report said Microsoft will look to further push Xbox Cloud Gaming on more devices to help drive Xbox Game Pass subscriptions."

Microsoft said it is actively investing in future first-party Xbox consoles and devices designed, engineered, and built by Xbox. Microsoft pointed to a prior announcement that it is working with AMD to co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices, including next-generation Xbox consoles for living rooms and handhelds. Xbox president Sarah Bond described the next Xbox as offering the largest technical leap in a hardware generation. Rumors originated from a NeoGAF user who said hardware plans shifted from "really concrete" to "up in the air." The source suggested Microsoft may emphasize games and major franchises and expand Xbox Cloud Gaming to drive Game Pass subscriptions. Tom Warren noted the source's prior reliability.

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