Xbox Leaks Confirm Next-Gen Console in 2028, Game Pass Expansions, and Major Bethesda Roadmap

In a massive leak stemming from unsealed court documents related to the FTC’s case against Microsoft, previously confidential details about the future of Xbox and Bethesda were exposed — and they chart a bold path forward for the gaming giant. The leaked files reveal Microsoft’s vision for the next generation of Xbox consoles, major expansions to Xbox Game Pass, and a surprisingly detailed roadmap for Bethesda’s upcoming titles.

Perhaps the most significant revelation is that Microsoft is aiming to launch its next-generation Xbox console in 2028. Internal presentations show that the company envisions a “cloud-hybrid” machine, blending traditional console hardware with cloud computing to deliver scalable performance and cutting-edge features like AI-enhanced gameplay and low-latency streaming. This represents the most ambitious hardware leap since the introduction of the Xbox One in 2013.

Equally noteworthy are the Game Pass initiatives. The leaked documents suggest Microsoft is exploring integrated AI assistants to enhance user navigation and game discovery, while also pushing to bring Game Pass to more platforms — potentially including rival hardware and smart TVs. Microsoft remains focused on the subscription model, with plans to increase first-party day-one releases and expand into mobile titles as part of its long-term Game Pass growth strategy.

The leak also contained a detailed internal slide outlining upcoming titles from Bethesda. Headliners include remasters of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, alongside entirely new games such as “Dishonored 3” and a mysterious licensed IP game set for 2024. There are also timeline updates for major projects like “The Elder Scrolls VI”, which now appears to be targeting a post-2026 release window.

While Microsoft has yet to issue a formal statement addressing the leak, the scale and specificity of the documents all but confirm the legitimacy of the plans. For fans, the disclosures are a glimpse into the strategic backbone of Xbox’s future — and signal that the next console generation may be anything but conventional.