Leaks of next-gen Xbox are false

There have been a lot of rumors going around lately that Microsoft is prepping two new Xbox consoles. Supposedly getting unveiled at E3, we’ve heard everything from adisc-less Xbox OnetoXbox Scarletand even some PC/Xbox hybrid. Along with those rumors, news was spreading thatHalo Infinite, the next entry in the long-running FPS series, would be launching with the nextXbox as an exclusive title.

For many, that would be seen as an incredibly poor move on Microsoft’s part. People grabbed an Xbox One specifically to playHalogames and being required to buy another piece of hardware after the title was promised for current gen systems would be a big slap in the face. Thankfully, that isn’t happening withInfinite, as theHalofranchise development director confirmed on Twitter.

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Responding to a fan, Frank O’Connor reiterated thatInfiniteis heading to Xbox One and PC when it does launch. Any of the “leaks” that have been making the rounds are completely false.

I have no idea what leak you’re talking about, but Halo Infinite will be released for Xbox One and appropriately spec’d PCs.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

— Frank O’Connor (@franklez)June 08, 2025

While I didn’t have any doubt aboutHaloremaining on Xbox One, I suppose this news will put some fans minds at ease.Infinitewill obviously look and run better on One X, but you’ll still be able to play it on your original console just fine.

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