Xbox Is Planning a Surprise for 2026 — Xbox Architect Promises a “Celebration of a Great Legacy”
As Xbox approaches its 25th anniversary in 2026, Microsoft is preparing a major celebration. Jason Ronald, Xbox Architect and Vice President of Xbox Gaming Devices & Ecosystem, told the BBC that “we’re always looking ahead to the future of games and new ways for people to play.”
When asked about expanding backward compatibility and bringing classics to Game Pass, Ronald replied:
I can’t announce anything today, but with Xbox’s 25th anniversary approaching in 2026 we want to honor the platform’s rich legacy and the journey we’ve built, while also showing where the Xbox ecosystem is headed.
He added:
I can’t confirm or deny the specifics of your question, but stay tuned — next year we’ll have plenty of exciting updates to share.
Fans are already speculating about wider backward compatibility, the return of classic franchises, and unlocking Activision’s legacy library. From Ronald’s comments, it seems Microsoft is preparing a substantial announcement.
Source: iXBT.games
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