Multiple independent sources and recent patent filings confirm that Microsoft is developing the Xbox Series Z, its next stationary console, expected in spring 2027 to counter the PlayStation 6.

What We Know So Far

  • Internal codename: Project Kestrel
  • Confirmed partnership with AMD for SoC (Zen 6 / RDNA 5 architecture)
  • Native Game Pass Ultimate integration with extended cloud access
  • Full backward compatibility with all Xbox One and Series X/S games

Microsoft won't comment on rumors, but Phil Spencer's management confirmed in a recent interview that 'Xbox's future is as much about hardware as it is about the cloud.'