Xbox CEO Lays Out Post-Layoff Priorities for Ambitious Growth After a Terrible Year

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined a four-part recovery plan after layoffs and weak revenue, centered on stronger platform basics and bigger audience growth.

The strategy leans on major franchises like Minecraft, Fallout, and Candy Crush, while pushing broader monetization and more player engagement.

Microsoft wants Xbox to reach far beyond consoles through cross-platform expansion, including PC and cloud gaming, with a strong focus on creator tools for Minecraft.

The memo signals aggressive long-term growth targets as Xbox tries to rebuild momentum and expand daily active users worldwide, including in China.