Microsoft does not plan further layoffs or studio closures in the near future
, by Thibaut
Things have been moving fast at Microsoft over the last few hours. The gaming division has been affected by major changes, including the departures of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond.
Matt Booty has been promoted to Chief Content Officer (CCO) and Executive Vice President of Microsoft Gaming. He will support Asha Sharma, the new president of the video game subsidiary, who will take up her position next week.
In a message, Booty reassured the Xbox teams that no organizational changes are planned.
"Looking forward, I’m excited to partner with Asha as our next CEO. Our first conversations centered on her commitment to making great games and the role that plays in our overall success. She asks questions, pushes for clarity, and wants our choices grounded in player and developer needs. That mindset matters as the industry around us is changing quickly: how players engage, how games are made, and how business models and platforms evolve.
We have good reasons to believe in what’s ahead. This organization and its franchises have navigated change for decades, and our strength comes from teams who know how to adapt and keep delivering. That confidence is grounded in a strong pipeline of established franchises, new bets we believe in, and clear player demand for what we are building.
My focus is on supporting the teams and leaders we have in place and creating the conditions for them to do their best work. To be clear, there are no organizational changes underway for our studios."
Source: blogs.microsoft.com