Under a week since new XBOX CEO Asha Sharma hinted at changes for the future of XBOX, we're starting to see that fallout.
Craig Duncan, Head of Xbox Game Studios, is leaving the company. Duncan was the Studio Head of Rare from 2011 through November 2024 before leading Xbox Game Studios. Now, not even a full two years later, he is stepping down, according to a report from The Game Business.
"When I stepped into the role of leading XGS 20 months ago, my purpose was to serve our studios, our teams, and the people making our games," Duncan said in an email to staff. "Together, we set out to deliver high-quality games, strengthen the cultural fabric across our studios, and help shape the future of the business. I’m proud to say we delivered many flawless launches that drove business success for the company.
He's not the only one leaving the company as well; Louise O'Connor, Xbox Game Studios' chief of staff, is also stepping down. In his outgoing message, Duncan called O'Connor "a thoughtful, creative, and trusted partner who has consistently championed the craft and supported our studios with clarity and care."
We were expecting plenty of shake-ups...
