Xbox CEO warns of “tough choices” ahead for the division
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the division faces “tough choices,” sparking speculation about studios, exclusives and projects while Microsoft has not confirmed changes.
Microsoft delays Fable to February 2027
Microsoft moves the Fable reboot from fall 2026 to February 2027, citing a crowded year-end release slate and promising a new preview on June 7.
Xbox Game Pass hits 40M subscribers as Project Helix is unveiled
Xbox Game Pass reached about 40 million subscribers and generated $5 billion last fiscal year; Microsoft announces Project Helix, a hybrid console effort with AMD.
Forza Horizon 6 breaks Steam concurrent-player record
Forza Horizon 6 hit over 270,000 concurrent players on Steam after its May 19 release, the franchise’s biggest PC launch ever.
Forza Horizon 6 launches with Japan setting and 550+ cars
Forza Horizon 6 launches featuring a Japan-based open world and more than 550 licensed cars, emphasizing tuning and varied driving styles.
Microsoft ends Copilot for Xbox amid internal restructure
Microsoft will shut down Copilot for Xbox on mobile and halt console development as part of an internal platform team reorganization.
Xbox unveils Project Helix to merge PC power with console ease
Microsoft announced Project Helix, a hybrid Windows-Xbox device aiming to unify Game Pass, cross-buy, cloud play and PC storefronts into one ecosystem.
Xbox cuts Game Pass prices, removes Call of Duty Day One
Microsoft lowers Xbox Game Pass monthly fees but will delay Call of Duty entries from day-one release to protect launch sales.
ASUS unveils ROG Xbox Ally 2025 with aggressive pricing
The ROG Xbox Ally 2025 blends PC-grade performance, improved battery life and an OLED display, arriving globally at a lower price.
Xbox Mode full-screen interface arrives April 11
Microsoft will roll out the full-screen Xbox Mode for all Windows 11 PCs on April 11, aiming to improve controller-driven play and navigation.