Xbox CEO Says Business Is Not for Sale

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the gaming business is not for sale, while leaving open the possibility of partnerships and changes to its operating model as Microsoft restructures the division. Her remarks came in a New York Times interview and address speculation about a potential sale or spin-off, but do not establish a permanent guarantee about Xbox’s future ownership. “We will do whatever it takes to set the company up for success,” Sharma said, adding that Xbox would consider the right partnerships and operating model. She also said the company has a long-term view of its work with Microsoft. The comments present the current position she described; the supplied reporting does not document a formal Microsoft decision on ownership or a future corporate structure. The statement comes amid a broad restructuring of Xbox, including job reductions and changes to studio operations. Microsoft announced in July a planned reduction of about 3,200 Xbox jobs in fiscal 2027, with roughly 1,600 positions slated to be eliminated immediately. Those figures describe the announced plan, and the available information does not establish how many cuts have since been completed.