Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, recently addressed the massive leak of Microsoft's plans for both its upcoming hardware and slate of games.
The documents, originally intended for a US court as exhibits in Microsoft's legal battle with the United States' Federal Trade Commission concerning the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, became publicly available following their "accidental" upload to a court website. This release exposed several insights into Xbox's future, creating quite a stir in the gaming community.
Responding to the leak, Spencer took to X/Twitter to comment on the leaked information, emphasizing that much of what was shared is outdated. He pointed out the disappointment of seeing the hard work of his team exposed in such a manner, especially as many of the details had evolved since the creation of the documents.
"We've seen the conversation around old emails and documents," Spencer stated. "It is hard to see our team's work shared in this way because so much has changed and there's so much to be excited about right now, and in the future. We will share the real plans when we are ready."
Among the details divulged in the leak, the hardware revelations are particularly notable. The documents suggest that the "expected starting period" for next-gen Xbox consoles is set for 2028. Before this launch, there's reportedly a mid-generation refresh for the Xbox Series X and S scheduled for 2024. The leaks also shed light on the company's potential hardware products, including a gaming mouse and keyboard, a one-handed controller, and a mobile controller designed to clip onto phones.
