Microsoft Xbox revitalizes sales under Asha Sharma as Game Pass adds new titles

Microsoft's Xbox division has seen a marked turnaround after Asha Sharma took over leadership from Phil Spencer in February. Consumer confidence, measured by YouGov, has risen and sales of the Xbox Series X|S have rebounded, highlighted by Forza Horizon 6 reaching 6.4 million copies on Steam. The new strategy emphasizes services, multiplatform support and stronger PC presence.

Parallel to the console recovery, Xbox Game Pass expanded its library this week with two contrasting indie releases: Herdling, a contemplative shepherding adventure from Okomotive, and Total Chaos, a first‑person survival‑horror set on an abandoned island by Trigger Happy Interactive. By adding diverse, low‑cost titles, Microsoft aims to increase subscriber engagement and compete more aggressively with services such as PlayStation Plus.