AMD CEO Lisa Su said Tuesday that development of a semi-custom system-on-chip (SoC) for the next generation Microsoft Xbox “is progressing well” and positioned to support a potential launch in 2027.
Su’s remark came during AMD’s conference on its financial results on March 3. She did not state that Microsoft has committed to a 2027 release; rather, she said AMD is prepared to support a 2027 launch if Microsoft chooses that timetable.
Microsoft and AMD collaboration covers consoles and cloud servers
Microsoft announced in 2025 that it was working on a new Xbox in partnership with AMD. The companies described their relationship as a “multi-year strategic partnership” that spans hardware development across a portfolio of devices, explicitly mentioning the next generation of Xbox consoles for both living-room and handheld use.
The partnership also extends to the next generation of servers for Xbox Cloud Gaming, indicating collaboration beyond the consumer console hardware.
Microsoft’s public comments and leaked documents
Microsoft executives have hinted the next Xbox will blur the line between console and PC. In October 2025, Xbox president Sarah Bond described the upcoming generation as “a premium, top-tier experience,” and pointed to devices codenamed “Xbox Ally” as part of that vision.
Separately, leaked documents from legal proceedings in the “FTC vs Microsoft” case previously suggested a possible 2028 release and referenced an AMD-custom CPU and a co-designed AMD GPU. Those documents, however, do not necessarily reflect current plans, according to reporting cited by other outlets.
What Lisa Su’s comment does and doesn’t confirm
Su’s statement confirms AMD’s internal readiness: the company’s semi-custom SoC development is on track to support a 2027 timeframe. It does not confirm Microsoft’s decision or an official launch date for the next Xbox.
