Xbox CEO Asha Sharma discusses exclusives and Project Helix

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined her vision for the platform in a Bloomberg Tech Live interview. She addressed the balance between exclusive content and broad game distribution.

Sharma said platforms require exclusives to succeed while also needing to reach large audiences as a top publisher. She described the issue as tough and said the company is examining each title thoughtfully. The executive confirmed her decision to end the Xbox Copilot initiative. She added that her mandate focuses on making Xbox the leading gaming and entertainment company rather than hitting 30 percent profit margins. Sharma also spoke about rising hardware costs due to AI, memory, and storage. She said Microsoft continues to subsidize consoles like the Xbox Series S and Series X while planning an affordable Project Helix next-generation device.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma at press conference outlining data-driven Game Pass and exclusivity plans.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma holds off on exclusivity decisions

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated she has not yet decided on returning to console exclusives, opting for a data-driven approach. In an interview and open letter released on April 24, Sharma and content chief Matt Booty outlined plans to fortify Game Pass, invest in hardware affordability, and establish a predictable content cadence. The announcements coincide with a new Xbox logo and leaks of a Game Pass Starter Edition.

Xbox executives have clarified the company's approach to console exclusives following announcements at the Summer Game Fest.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced a major reorganization of the gaming division's leadership. The changes promote longtime Xbox veterans and bring in new executives with expertise in AI, design, and growth. Sharma aims to build capabilities for a more affordable, personal, and open platform.

Matthew Ball, Xbox's new chief strategy officer, has voiced strong support for traditional console gaming in his first public comments since joining the leadership team. He described the platform as important, durable, and still growing.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a continued collaboration with Discord to make Game Pass more flexible for players. The update follows a recent price reduction for the subscription service. More details on the partnership are expected soon.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that Microsoft will wind down the Copilot AI assistant on the Xbox mobile app and halt its development for consoles. The move comes amid efforts to refocus the gaming division. Sharma shared the plans in a post on May 5, 2026.

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New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma informed staff in an internal memo that Game Pass has grown too expensive for players and requires changes. She described the service as central to Xbox gaming value but stressed the need for a better value equation in the short term and a more flexible system long term.

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