AMD aims for 2027 for the next Xbox: the SoC ready for its release

The CEO of AMD suggests that the new Xbox could arrive in 2027 with semi-custom hardware.

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The next generation of Xbox is back in the spotlight following the latest statements from AMD. During the presentation of the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, CEO Lisa Su dropped a significant hint about the launch calendar of Microsoft’s future console.

According to the executive, the development of AMD’s semi-custom SoC for the next Xbox is on track, to the point of being ready to support a 2027 launch. While this is not an official announcement from Microsoft, it is the clearest signal yet about the console’s timeline.

A calendar that fits with rumors… but not with everything that’s been leaked

AMD and Microsoft have had a very close relationship for years. Both Xbox One and Xbox Series use chips designed by AMD, and this collaboration has been reinforced recently with devices like ROG Ally and the already-announced plans for the next Xbox.

For months, various reports have pointed to 2027 as the most likely year for the generational leap. However, internal Microsoft documents leaked in 2023, in the context of the trial with the FTC, initially mentioned 2028 as the target. Lisa Su’s words seem to bring that calendar forward.

That being said, the wording is cautious: AMD would be ready to support a 2027 launch, which leaves room for adjustments by Microsoft.

What we know (and don’t know) about the next Xbox

In the absence of official confirmation, this is what is currently known:

• The most reliable leaks point to the silicon design being planned for early 2026, with development kits arriving at studios shortly after. A calendar that fits with a commercial launch in late 2027.

For now, Microsoft is keeping quiet, but the fact that AMD’s CEO is talking about this scenario in an official financial context is no coincidence. Everything points to the next Xbox no longer being a distant idea, but a project in an advanced phase that is starting to emerge publicly for the first time.