Microsoft is losing a key Xbox executive amid the ongoing change in gaming

Xbox CEO Karim Choudary is leaving Microsoft after more than 26 years at the company. Windows Central Reports Today is Choudhury's last day, and his departure has led to a change in some teams within Xbox. Choudhury's departure comes just six months after a major change in Xbox leadership and amid ongoing changes in Microsoft's gaming strategy.

Chaudhry has been focusing on Microsoft's AI plans for Xbox in recent months, which include a new chatbot for Xbox AI the edge It was exclusively revealed earlier this week. Choudhry was also key to supporting Xbox backward compatibility and helped revive Xbox Cloud Gaming as xCloud in 2019.

Microsoft is now moving Choudhry's former team, Xbox Emerging Tech, to the Xbox side headed by Roanne Sones. A new Xbox Experiences and Platforms team has been created, led by Ashley McKissick and Kevin Gammill in what is said to be a push to improve the Xbox experience across Windows and Xbox consoles.

These latest changes at Xbox come as Microsoft continues to consider strategic changes to its Microsoft Gaming division. Earlier this year, Microsoft rolled out a number of previously Xbox-exclusive games to PS5 and Nintendo Switch Sea of ​​Thieves It is scheduled to release on Sony's console on April 30.

Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans told me that the company is continuing to evaluate other Xbox-exclusive games coming to PS5. I understand Sea of ​​Thieves It will serve as a major test to see if other games might make their way to the PS5 or Nintendo Switch.

Microsoft is also working on the next generation of Xbox consoles, with gaming chief Phil Spencer continuing to tease the possibility of a portable Xbox recently. meeting with ribbed. Spencer also hinted that Xbox may eventually acquire PC stores like the Epic Games Store and Itch.io, suggesting that Microsoft is still considering making more big changes to its overall Xbox strategy.

As the Xbox strategy continues to evolve within Microsoft, and with Choudhury's departure bringing about further changes, Microsoft is in the middle of planning its big summer Xbox showcase. I know that this is scheduled to happen on Sunday, June 9, and Microsoft is currently planning to announce a new update War equipment Game at the fair. a Gears The announcement won't be the only new Xbox game at the show, which will also include release dates for upcoming Xbox games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, I confess, Indiana Jones and the Grand CircleAnd of course the new one Call of duty It is scheduled to premiere later this year.