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Under new leadership including Asha Sharma and Matthew Ball, Microsoft is undergoing a major strategic restructuring. The company is currently evaluating a shift away from its multiplatform approach, potentially reserving major franchises like The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Diablo, and Doom exclusively for the Xbox environment.
Internal surveys revealed by Windows Central indicate that Microsoft is gauging whether exclusive titles would incentivize consumers to purchase Xbox consoles. The company is exploring the possibility of removing existing Microsoft titles from competing storefronts and halting future updates on those platforms, though Call of Duty remains excluded from these considerations due to prior regulatory commitments.
The potential policy aims to stop enriching competitors through platform commissions. By keeping games exclusive, Microsoft hopes to consolidate long-term ecosystem attractiveness, despite the risk of sacrificing immediate profitability. Executives suggest that releasing games on rival hardware strengthens competitors and renders their ecosystems indispensable, which undermines the market position of Xbox consoles.
While Microsoft previously pursued a multiplatform strategy, recent actions signal a pivot. Asha Sharma has reportedly removed references to other consoles from promotional trailers, and the company is focusing on its own hardware future. This shift reflects a broader effort to redefine the Xbox brand as the company navigates significant internal restructuring and workforce reductions.
