Microsoft Gaming boss Ashsa Sharma and Xbox content boss Matt Booty have shared an open letter with the world about what they see as the future of Xbox. The topline takeaways are that “Microsoft Gaming” will now simply be known as “Xbox”, thank god, that console is still at the heart of operation, thank god, but also that there’s significant reshaping to be done. As the letter says: “The model that got us here won’t be the one that takes us forward.”
It’s great to see transparency from the Xbox leadership about their position in the gaming landscape. Open communication like this can really help build trust with the community. Looking forward to seeing how they plan to navigate the future!