Rumors has it that the next Xbox is coming sooner than 2028

The next generation of gaming consoles may arrive sooner than expected – at least for Xbox. According to esteemed industry insider Kepler, Microsoft is prepping a new Xbox well before Sony’s PlayStation 6 in 2028.

Kepler teases that Xbox’s mysterious successor is “not that far away”, likely hitting shelves earlier than previously assumed. Whether a true next-gen machine or merely an upgraded Xbox Series X/S model remains ambiguous.

The leaker jokingly doubts even the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls 6 will grace current-gen systems, given the project’s extended timeline. The speculation follows official filings referencing a canceled Xbox streaming device.

For Xbox, beating PlayStation to market with advanced hardware could greatly bolster its market position. Building an install base before the PS6 counterpunch gives Xbox an advantage, which Sony could overcome with a superior technical showing later on.

The key for Microsoft is leveraging the head start to amass major exclusives outside of Elder Scrolls. Of course, some mid-gen enhancements could keep Xbox competitive if PlayStation ultimately brings more radical innovation to bear.

As always, consumers stand to benefit from this potential quickening of the console refresh cycle. With Nintendo possibly prepping its own next-gen Switch, top-tier gaming tech may reach new heights on a rapidly accelerating pace.