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Xbox Game Studios Head Craig Duncan Steps Down Amid Reported Mass Layoffs
Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, is departing the organization along with chief of staff Louise O'Connor. His exit follows Xbox executive Asha Sharma's announcement of a company 'reset' last week, with teams reportedly bracing for mass layoffs. Duncan's tenure at the head of Xbox Game Studios lasted approximately 14 to 18 months.
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Xbox Games Studios loses two top execs, days after Microsoft CEO calls for company "reset"
Rock Paper Shotgun1d
Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan and chief of staff Louise O’Connor to depart Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan will depart the organization this week after more than 18 months in…
Gematsu1d
Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan is stepping down after just 14 months. His resignation comes as teams brace for mass layoffs following Asha Sharma's announcement of a "reset" last week.
Kotaku1d
How sources are framing this
Kotaku reports Duncan's tenure as 14 months while Gematsu states it was more than 18 months — the two outlets disagree on how long he held the role.
What we know
- Craig Duncan is stepping down as head of Xbox Game Studios, with his departure expected this week
- Chief of staff Louise O'Connor is also departing alongside Duncan
- The exits follow Xbox executive Asha Sharma's announcement of a company 'reset' last week
- Teams across Xbox Game Studios are reportedly bracing for mass layoffs in the wake of the reset announcement
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