I actually stayed away from pretty much all photography related news and happenings since the new year began. Now I just noticed via Youtube the new X100 has just been announced. I think it looks like a good successor to the previous X100V. Fujifilm included IBIS, which I think was among the most requested feature for the new camera, they also included the higher resolution sensor and the latest image processing engine, which brings it on par with the other current gen X-Trans cameras. This also means we'll have support for essentially all currently available film simulations, something which in my opinion will be popular among the users. Yes the camera got a bit heavier, which isn't great but I doubt it'll be a deal breaker.
In regards of the price, I have rather mixed feelings. While higher prices are always annoying, the X100 somehow doesn't really feel much more expensive. Considering the X100V sold for insane prices on the second hand market, the new VI almost feels like a relief. If I am not mistaken, the last MSRP for the X100V here in Germany was EUR 1599, I bought mine back in 2021 for EUR 1399 new. The new camera has an MSRP of EUR 1799. Considering the upgrades, the overall price increases for many consumer goods and to my knowledge the still sort of struggling camera sales, I can't be upset about it.
Personally I am not in the market for a compact, fixed lens camera - at least not at the moment, so I won't buy one of these.