The rumor mill is churning with news of a potential delay for an unannounced Xbox Series X and S exclusive title. Previously expected internally for a 2025 release, the game is now reportedly targeting a 2026 launch. While no official 2025 release date was ever publicly confirmed, industry insider Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb suggests the game’s internal target has shifted.
Grubb acknowledges uncertainty about the specific title, speculating it might be Perfect Dark. However, this remains unconfirmed. The core information points to an Xbox game, initially aimed for 2025, now pushed back to 2026. This ambiguity excludes titles with officially announced 2025 release windows.
A delay for Perfect Dark, if it is indeed the game in question, wouldn’t come as a huge surprise. The title has faced a turbulent development journey since its 2020 announcement. This led to Crystal Dynamics, known for Tomb Raider and Marvel’s Avengers, joining The Initiative to co-develop the project. Given its limited recent appearances, a 2025 release always seemed ambitious. A 2026 launch, or even later, feels more realistic.
It’s crucial to treat this information cautiously. These details are based on rumors and speculation. As of this writing, Microsoft has not commented on these reports, and for various reasons, a response seems unlikely. Should an official statement emerge, we will provide an update.
