- New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma replied to a fan’s complaint on X regarding the Xbox multiplatform strategy.
- Sharma said she hears the players who want titles like Gears, Forza, and Halo to stay exclusive to Xbox.
- Forza Horizon 5 alone has sold over 5 million copies on the PlayStation 5, showcasing how the strategy is working out for Microsoft.
The gaming world is still in shock following Phil Spencer’s sudden departure from Xbox after decades at the company. Players are already speculating that the former Xbox boss was forced to retire by Microsoft and didn’t voluntarily vacate his position.
Whatever the case, the business is moving on, and the gaming giant’s new CEO, Asha Sharma, is already up and active. The new boss is making sweeping statements, such as that Xbox won’t rely too heavily on AI and is even giving fans hope that the company’s divisive multiplatform approach can be reversed.
Why It Matters: First-party titles heading to rival platforms like PlayStation 5 is a strategy that has been in the works for years at Microsoft. Hence, this could just be a move to gain some player goodwill from Asha Sharma.
On X, a fan complained to Asha Sharma about important Xbox first-party titles going to other platforms, saying that games like Halo, Forza, and Gears should stay exclusive to the platform. In response, the new CEO replied with a simple “Hear you.”
Of course, this ambiguous response is no indication that the multiplatform strategy will change, but Xbox fans in the replies still thanked Asha Sharma for listening to this issue.
Just last month, Xbox confirmed that first-party games will release more consistently on the PS5 from now on, including day-and-date releases like the upcoming Fable. Moreover, the company’s ex-President, Sarah Bond, declared the concept of exclusives outdated in 2025 following the multiplatform push.
When you add the dominant sales performance of Forza Horizon 5 to the mix, which sold over 5 million copies on PS5 alone, it’s hard to see Microsoft changing the Xbox multi-platform strategy anytime soon, even if Asha Sharma gives it a second look.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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