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Microsoft Teases Premium Next-Gen Xbox Console Amid $1,000 Handheld Launch – IGN Report

Microsoft’s Xbox president Sarah Bond has revealed that the next-generation Xbox will be a “very premium, very high-end curated experience.” This announcement comes alongside the launch of a $1,000 handheld device, raising questions about pricing and performance for the future console.

Next-Generation Xbox Positioned as Premium Gaming Experience

Microsoft has begun teasing its next-generation Xbox console, with company executives describing it as a “very premium, very high-end curated experience,” according to recent reports. The revelation comes as the company continues development on its successor to the Xbox Series X and S, with sources indicating a potential 2027 release window.

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Halo’s 25th Anniversary May Bring Two New Titles Including Fortnite-Style Live Service Game

Halo Studios is reportedly developing two new games for the franchise’s 25th anniversary in 2026. Sources indicate one title will be a Fortnite-like live-service game, while the other is a hybrid-engine remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved.

Dual Halo Releases Planned for Franchise Milestone

According to reports from gaming industry sources, Halo fans may have double the reason to celebrate in 2026. The franchise’s 25th anniversary could see the release of two separate Halo titles, including what sources describe as a major live-service multiplayer game inspired by popular battle royale titles.