Xbox CEO says company will back major franchises and create new games

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the company will support its biggest game franchises and keep creating new ones.

She made the comments at an Xbox Town Hall as the company reshapes its games business.

The restructuring over the past summer included thousands of job losses and changes to some studios.

Sharma said relying only on familiar series would not secure Xbox’s future, and that new games should reach new audiences.

Some studios known for creative projects have been spun off or shut down, raising questions about room for new ideas.

One upcoming example is Clockwork Revolution, planned as an Xbox Series X|S exclusive next year.

Sharma also said Xbox wants its strongest games to become major global franchises, while further changes to its studios may be considered.