AMD reveals next-gen Xbox could launch in 2027 — CEO says semi-custom SoC ready to 'support launch in 2027'

AMD's CEO hinted at a potential 2027 launch for the next-gen Xbox during the company's earnings call, mentioning the progress of a semi-custom SoC for Microsoft. The partnership between AMD and Microsoft has a history with Xbox consoles, and recent collaborations have been announced for the next-gen Xbox. Rumors suggest the new APU, codenamed "Magnus," may feature Zen 6 CPU cores and an RDNA 5-powered GPU. While internal Microsoft documents hinted at a 2028 release, AMD's readiness to support a 2027 launch was emphasized without outright confirmation.