New Xbox Boss Comments on Bringing Back Exclusive Games

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Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Xbox, has been using X (formerly Twitter) since Microsoft announced her promotion. It’s a somewhat unexpected choice, as Sharma has only been with Microsoft for under two years and doesn’t come from a gaming background – she previously led Microsoft’s CoreAI division. This is a big shift from her predecessor, Phil Spencer, who spent 38 years at Microsoft and was well-known as a passionate gamer.

Sarika Sharma, who recently joined Xbox, has been engaging with fans and industry professionals on X (formerly Twitter). She’s shared things like her top three games – Valheim, GoldenEye, and Halo. While much of her activity involves standard community engagement and public relations, some people even suspect it’s generated by AI. However, one post about exclusive games has especially grabbed the attention of Xbox fans.

A New Era for Xbox Exclusives?

Most Xbox games are now available on other platforms too, a trend that’s been happening for the past few years. Reports indicate Microsoft leadership pushed for this approach, but a recent statement suggests they might be rethinking it.

I’m seeing a lot of chatter about the new Xbox CEO, and it’s pretty interesting. Someone tweeted at her, really emphasizing how important it is that Xbox keeps its games exclusive to the platform – like, only available on Xbox. She’s getting flooded with messages right now, and honestly, she doesn’t have to reply to anyone. But she did! She just responded with ‘hear you,’ which feels like a really deliberate move, almost like she’s acknowledging the fans and their concerns about exclusives.

While the recent statement is unclear, some Xbox fans have interpreted it as a possible shift in Xbox’s strategy regarding exclusive games. However, a change is highly unlikely. The decision to keep games exclusive wasn’t made by Phil Spencer, but by Microsoft as a company, and CEO Satya Nadella appears firm on this approach. It’s doubtful that Matt Sharma will even attempt to convince him otherwise. This assessment is based on past reports detailing disagreements between Xbox leadership and other Microsoft executives. Although Sharma’s statement could suggest a change, it’s best not to expect one.

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2026-02-21 22:40