# Xbox not for sale

> Microsoft's gaming chief says Xbox won't be sold.
- Title: Xbox not for sale · The Verge | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: xbox, microsoft, asha sharma, gaming, restructuring, layoffs, technology, culture, sale, The Verge
- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/news/1002736/xbox-not-for-sale-asha-sharma-interview
- Author: Tom Warren
- Published: 2026-09-30T16:24:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: xbox, microsoft, asha sharma, gaming, restructuring, layoffs, technology, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma denies Microsoft plans to sell its gaming division, emphasizing long-term restructuring instead.