Microsoft Names Sharma Xbox Head, Reaffirms 2027 Console Launch Plans
Microsoft tapped Sharma to head Xbox, succeeding Phil Spencer and marking a leadership overhaul in the gaming division. The company reiterated plans to launch a next-generation console by late 2027 and boost exclusive game investments to drive revenue growth.
1. Leadership Overhaul
Microsoft appointed executive Sharma to succeed longtime gaming chief Phil Spencer, representing the first major change in Xbox leadership in over a decade. Spencer’s departure ends a 12-year tenure during which the division expanded Game Pass subscriptions and released three console generations.
2. Console Commitment
Alongside the leadership shift, Microsoft confirmed its strategy to release a next-generation Xbox console in late 2027. The move underscores continued investment in hardware innovation and exclusive titles aimed at strengthening the gaming segment’s contribution to overall revenue.