""I can't announce anything today, but 2026 is the 25th anniversary of Xbox. And we want to celebrate the great legacy and the history that we have at Xbox, as well as defining the future of where the Xbox ecosystem is going," he said. "So, I can't confirm or deny what you are asking, but stay tuned. We have a lot of exciting things to share next year.""
"Also in the interview, Ronald said Xbox feels "a need but also a responsibility" to preserve games from the past and "enable them to be played in entirely new ways." Beyond the possible addition of more Original Xbox games for Game Pass in 2026, Microsoft will release Halo: Campaign Evolved in 2026, not just for PC and Xbox, but also PlayStation 5."
"Many are also wondering when Microsoft will formally unveil its next-generation console platform, which is said to be a "high-end" device that may embrace some PC gaming sensibilities. 2025 was a challenging year for Xbox, as the company enacted dramatic measures such as mass layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations against the backdrop of Microsoft's reported mandate to increase profits. Microsoft also raised the price of Xbox Game Pass significantly this year, leading some to wonder if the service is still worth it at the higher price."
Microsoft will mark Xbox's 25th anniversary in 2026 with planned announcements and celebrations that could include more Original Xbox titles reaching Xbox Game Pass. Jason Ronald declined to confirm specifics but emphasized honoring Xbox's legacy while defining the platform's future. Xbox intends to preserve older games and enable them to be played in new ways. Halo: Campaign Evolved is scheduled for 2026 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5, and reports suggest a new live-service Halo title could appear that year. Speculation continues about a high-end next-generation Xbox platform with PC-like features. 2025 saw layoffs, studio closures, game cancellations, and a significant Game Pass price increase.
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