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During an internal town hall meeting held last week, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma informed staff that the company must prioritize the creation of new intellectual property to ensure its long-term survival. While Sharma confirmed that Xbox intends to continue supporting its established, major franchises, she stressed that relying solely on past successes is not a viable strategy for the future.
Sharma expressed a desire for Xbox to cultivate global, billion-dollar franchises while simultaneously demonstrating the courage to invent original titles. This approach aims to reach diverse new audiences, as the executive believes that innovation is essential for the division's continued existence.
These statements follow a significant restructuring period, which includes the planned elimination of approximately 3,200 jobs through FY27. Recent organizational shifts have seen studios like Double Fine and Compulsion Games transition to independence, while Ninja Theory faces potential closure and Obsidian has reportedly canceled multiple projects.
Observers have noted a perceived contradiction between the CEO's call for new IP and the recent departure of studios that had previously delivered original titles for the platform. The actual impact of this strategic shift on future game development remains to be seen over the coming year.
