Xbox CEO lays out priorities in memo after major ‘reset’

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined a turnaround plan after major restructuring and layoffs.

The goal is to restore player and revenue growth by the end of fiscal 2027 while improving margins.

Xbox will reorganize around four priorities: platform, content, creation, and connection.

The strategy puts more emphasis on major franchises, Minecraft, casual games, and broader transmedia and global expansion.

The memo signals how Microsoft is reshaping Xbox’s console strategy, Game Pass, and studio priorities.