Read Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma’s first memo on the future of Xbox
Sean Hollister
created: Feb. 20, 2026, 8:30 p.m. | updated: Feb. 21, 2026, 4:26 p.m.
Urgency because gaming is in a period of rapid change, and we need to move with clarity and conviction.
First, great games.
We must have great games beloved by players before we do anything.
It connects us to the players and fans who invest in Xbox, and to the developers who build ambitious experiences for it.
As we expand across PC, mobile, and cloud, Xbox should feel seamless, instant, and worthy of the communities we serve.
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