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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Unveils Post‑Layoff Strategy to Re‑energise Gaming Division
WHY IT MATTERS
The plan shows Xbox’s response to workforce cuts and its focus on both legacy and future hardware, indicating a shift toward stronger first‑party content and improved console experience.
What happened
In a first town‑hall since recent layoffs, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined a plan to stabilize the company’s gaming unit. The strategy prioritises traditional console players while simultaneously advancing next‑generation hardware.
Xbox will boost player engagement by investing heavily in first‑party titles and enhancing current‑generation features. Internally, a new console platform—codenamed Xbox Helix—is under development to deliver a richer user experience.
The announcement signals Xbox’s commitment to rebuild its workforce and product pipeline, aiming to regain market confidence and sustain long‑term growth in a competitive gaming landscape.
PRIMARY SOURCES
What Xbox CEO told staff in first townhall since layoffs at Microsoft's gaming unit
The Times of India · TOI TECH DESK · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
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