From The Verge · Tom Warren · · 1m
Xbox not for sale
Microsoft's gaming chief says Xbox won't be sold.
In brief
Microsoft's gaming chief says Xbox won't be sold. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma denies Microsoft plans to sell its gaming division, emphasizing long-term restructuring instead. Originally reported by The Verge.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Xbox is not for sale and will focus on long-term success through partnerships and operating model changes.
“Xbox is not for sale”
Microsoft's gaming strategy
Microsoft plans to restructure Xbox by moving Halo under Activision and focusing on major franchises like Sea of Thieves and Age of Empires.
Layoffs and restructuring
Microsoft will lay off up to 3,200 Xbox employees during its 2027 financial year to streamline operations and reduce management layers.
Leadership support
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood back Xbox restructuring, calling it a reset for the gaming division to ensure long-term growth.
Future plans
Xbox may eventually be sold, but Microsoft's current focus is on rebuilding growth through partnerships and a sustainable business model.
The takeaway
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma denies Microsoft plans to sell its gaming division, emphasizing long-term restructuring instead.
