Phil Spencer Reportedly Prepares Exit From Xbox Amid Ongoing Turmoil

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Xbox CEO Finally Ready To Retire After 10+ Years!

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  • A report reveals Phil Spencer will retire once the next-generation Xbox is released.
  • He is set to hand over the role of Xbox CEO to Sarah Bond.
  • Both executives are already collaborating to ensure a seamless transition when the time comes.

Xbox is going through a challenging period yet again. Following major layoffs, the gaming giant has faced numerous cancellations, studio shakeups, and other challenges.

New reports suggest one more major change is being planned at Xbox. It seems the longtime boss of Microsoft’s gaming division is now planning his exit from the company.

Why it matters: Phil Spencer has been the leading force behind Xbox for well over a decade now, so his departure would be a major deal.

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This report comes from Ghost of Hope, a reliable Call of Duty leaker. He suggests that Phil Spencer is set to retire from Xbox following the release of the next-generation hardware.

Although the leaker did not provide a specific timeframe for Phil Spencer’s retirement, reports suggest the next generation Xbox hardware could arrive as early as 2027 or 2026.

Ghost of Hope further states that Sarah Bond is set to take over as the Xbox CEO following this change. Both executives are currently working together to ensure this transition happens as smoothly as possible.

It should also be noted that Xbox does not appear to have a replacement for Sarah Bond in mind for now. Her transition would require a new Xbox President, but Microsoft should be able to make that decision in the years to come.

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Phil Spencer’s journey with Xbox has been a long and challenging one. His role was pivotal to the brand’s current position, with the CEO overseeing the release of Game Pass, the Activision Blizzard deal, and several other important endeavors.

It remains to be seen what the future holds for Phil Spencer, but his latest memo suggests he is quite optimistic about the next few years for Xbox.

What are your thoughts on Phil Spencer’s potential retirement? Do you think he had a great career? Let’s discuss in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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