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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma denies sale rumors amid major restructuring

Xbox restructuring Asha Sharma Microsoft gaming studio reorganization gaming layoffs

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has officially denied rumors that Microsoft intends to sell or spin off its gaming division, stating, “Xbox is not for sale.” This clarification comes amid a massive restructuring effort aimed at improving profitability and streamlining operations.

The reorganization includes significant workforce reductions, with plans to cut approximately 3,200 employees through fiscal year 2027. The company is also shifting its studio management structure: Activision will now oversee the development of the next Halo game; Bethesda will supervise Obsidian; King will be integrated into Microsoft Casual Games; and Playground Games and Turn 10 will merge into a single studio focused on the Forza and Fable franchises.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has expressed support for these optimization processes, emphasizing the need for a sustainable business model. The restructuring follows reports that Microsoft had previously considered divesting the division due to low profit margins, despite investing over $20 billion in content, platform, and hardware subsidies over the last five years.

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Activision · Activision Blizzard · Asha Sharma · Halo Studios · Microsoft · Satya Nadella · Xbox

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Xbox 매각설 부인한 샤르마, 3200명 감원은 계속 [www.tokenpost.kr]
L'avenir d'Halo Studios se précise après les nombreux licenciements chez Xbox [www.xboxygen.com]
„Xbox nie jest na sprzedaż”. Szefowa marki dementuje doniesienia [biznes.wprost.pl]
Asha Sharma torna a parlare del futuro di Xbox [www.gamesource.it]
Rumors Have Been Burying Xbox for Months – Asha Sharma Just Gave a Clear Answer About Microsoft's Plans - theGeek. games [thegeek.games]
Microsoft CEO Calls Xbox Restructuring—Involving Nearly 2,000 Layoffs—“Really Great” [www.global-esports.news]
‘Xbox is not for sale’ says Microsoft’s gaming chief [dailyguardian.ca]
¿Venderá Microsoft Xbox? Asha Sharma Responde Y Promete [www.elperiodico.digital]
XBOX non è in vendita: Asha Sharma spegne le voci e promette una Microsoft Gaming pronta a cambiare [gametimers.it]
Xbox nega venda e confirma demissões em reestruturação [www.spacemoney.com.br]
رئيسة Xbox تحسم الجدل: «Xbox ليست للبيع» وتكشف خطط Microsoft للمستقبل - سعودي جيمر [www.saudigamer.com]
Microsoft desmiente la venta de Xbox tras el rumor de spin-off: "no está en venta" [www.moncloa.com]
Xbox non è in vendita: Microsoft conferma la strategia di rilancio - News Xbox Series X|S | Console-Tribe [console-tribe.com]
O Xbox não está à venda, afirma Asha Sharma [centralxbox.com.br]
Xbox, Satya Nadella fiducioso sul futuro dopo i licenziamenti [www.tecnoandroid.it]
Microsoft poursuit la restructuration de Xbox et de ses studios [afjv.com]
Take-Two 新协议曝光：XBOX“Project Helix”并非单台主机，而是硬件全家桶 - IT之家 [www.ithome.com]
Asha Sharma descarta venda do Xbox durante reestruturação [www.mixvale.com.br]
Asha Sharma diz que a Xbox "não está à venda" [www.eurogamer.pt]
'Xbox Is Not For Sale,' Says Microsoft's Gaming Chief - Slashdot [games.slashdot.org]
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma denies sale rumors during restructuring [www.world-today-news.com]
"Xbox não está à venda": Asha Sharma nega relatos de que a Microsoft esteja considerando vender divisão de jogos [br.ign.com]
La venta de Xbox no es una posibilidad según Asha Sharma - Movistar eSports [movistaresports.com]
Asha Sharma, sobre los últimos rumores de los planes de Microsoft: "XBOX no está a la venta" [www.3djuegos.com]
"Xbox n'est pas à vendre" : la patronne de Xbox tente de rassurer [kulturegeek.fr]
Xbox nicht zum Verkauf: Asha Sharma weist Gerüchte zurück, doch Skepsis bleibt [www.play3.de]
Ex boss di PlayStation consiglia a Xbox di 'scegliere una direzione', perché è il 'momento Dreamcast' [multiplayer.it]
'This Is Your Dreamcast Moment' — Former PlayStation Boss Offers New Xbox CEO Some Words of Advice [in.ign.com]
'This Is Your Dreamcast Moment' — Former PlayStation Boss Offers New Xbox CEO Some Words of Advice [me.ign.com]
'This Is Your Dreamcast Moment' — Former PlayStation Boss Offers New Xbox CEO Some Words of Advice [sea.ign.com]
'Xbox is not for sale,' CEO Asha Sharma says [www.pcgamer.com]
"Xbox is not for sale," says CEO despite rumors: "We will do whatever it takes to set the company up for success" [www.gamesradar.com]
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft's not selling its console division, despite mass layoffs and studio restructuring: "We will do whatever it takes" [www.eurogamer.net]
"Xbox Is Not for Sale" Says CEO Asha Sharma Amid Microsoft's Gaming Shake-Up [beebom.com]