Industry Leak Suggests 2028 Release Date for Next-Generation Hardware
According to a known Nvidia leaker on Twitter, the next generation of the company’s graphics processing units (GPUs), which are anticipated to be based on the Rubin architecture, may be postponed until 2028. This report suggests that the highly anticipated RTX 6080, and other related hardware, may not be available as expected in the coming years.
The information comes from the leaker, Kopite7Kimi. This is not the first time that Nvidia’s product timelines have been subject to reports of delays or cancellations. Previously, the same account suggested in February that a typical mid-generation Super refresh might be scrapped, a decision reportedly influenced by the increasing demand for GPUs and memory within AI data centers.
I hope Jensen can see everyone’s passion and launch new products for gaming as soon as possible. Unfortunately, GR20x is a product from 2028. That means they have postponed again.
I will try to minimize updates until there is definite news. (Lessons learned)— kopite7kimi (@kopite7kimi) September 21, 2026
Conflicting Reports and Current Market Conditions
It is important to note that information regarding Nvidia’s future graphics cards is highly speculative and widely varied. For instance, just recently, a tech YouTuber cited ambiguous sources within Nvidia, claiming that the Rubin-based RTX 6000 graphics cards might launch during the first half of 2027.
Despite the conflicting reports, the alleged 2028 delay holds significant weight when considering the current market environment. The pricing of flagship components is a major factor; the GeForce RTX 5090, for example, is reportedly commanding prices near $9,000, a considerable jump from its $1,999 launch price last year. This high cost is mirrored across the broader market, which is struggling with a shortage of RAM, making every available graphics card significantly more expensive than a year prior.
Focus on AI Over Gaming
Furthermore, Nvidia’s corporate reporting suggests a strategic shift away from consumer gaming hardware. In its most recent Q2 2027 earnings report, the company reportedly omitted any mention of the gaming category, instead grouping the GeForce line under ‘Edge Computing’ alongside robotics. This focus highlights the substantial revenue the company is generating from Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications.
This enterprise focus suggests that Nvidia may not feel the immediate pressure to release new consumer graphics cards. While the company could potentially raise prices on future hardware due to the elevated costs of memory and GPUs, the overall market trends point to a priority placed on AI infrastructure rather than immediate consumer gaming needs. Only time will confirm Nvidia’s plans for gamers, but current indicators suggest a continued focus on software development and AI solutions.
