Photo of Phil Spencer with a large group of Xbox fans
From here, I’ll keep doing what’s always mattered so much to me: cheering on the teams pushing this industry forward and playing alongside this incredible community. I'll see you online.
Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this chapter. This community has meant more to me than I can say.
Thinking back to my start as an intern in 1988, I never could have imagined the path ahead. I’ve been lucky to work with so many passionate creators, partners, colleagues, and players across the industry; people who challenged me, taught me, and made this work full of joy and wonder.
Watching her lean in with curiosity and a real desire to strengthen the foundation we've built gives me confidence that our Xbox communities will be well supported in the years ahead.
I’m excited for Asha Sharma as she steps into the CEO role. She’s joining an incredible group of people; teams full of talent, heart, and a deep commitment to the players they serve.
It’s a milestone that’s given me a chance to reflect on the incredible journey I’ve been fortunate enough to share with so many of you.
It’s rare in life to know when a chapter is closing, but after 38 years at Microsoft, that moment has arrived for me. I’ve made the decision to retire and begin the next chapter of my life.
What I love about #DeveloperDirect is the focus on giving players a direct line to the creators behind the games we’re all excited about. Can’t wait for you to see what’s coming in 2026.
Immerse yourself.
The Xbox full screen experience is coming to Windows 11: xbx.lv/3XIMwMk
Xbox Full Screen Experience, first seen on Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, will be available for other Windows handhelds tomorrow.
Text at the top reads: "Xbox Partner Preview". Below are the names of the following games with corresponding game art: Armatus, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, Dave The Dive, Crowsworn, Echo Generation 2, Vampire Crawlers, 007 First Light, Roadside Research, Total Chaos, Reanimal, Erosion, Zoopunk, Cloverpit, Hitman World of Assassination, Tides of Annihilation, and Raji: Kaliyuga. The Xbox Play Anywhere badge is shown in the bottom left corner.
Today's recap:
🌎 6 World Premieres
☝️ 9 Xbox Game Pass day ones
▶️ 4 games playable today
🎮 100% XPA
#XboxPartnerPreview
Congrats to the team at Double Fine on the launch of a really creative game, Keeper.
Your games, wherever you want. ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are now available for players across 45 countries worldwide, with more on the way: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
The digital issue of Game Informer Magazine issue 372, and our cover story for The Outer Worlds 2, is live for subscribers! gameinformer.com/digital-issu...
Ready to take your gaming anywhere?
Pre-order the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X today: xbx.lv/4nsYOE2
A collection of key art feature in the Xbox Tokyo Games Show that are Xbox Play Anywhere titles. Key Art includes; Age of Mythology: Retold, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Ninja Gaiden 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Forza Horizon 6, Aniimo, Rhythm Doctor, Dragon Quest I& II HD-2D Remake, Gungrave G.O.R.E. Blood Heat, Hotel Barcelona, Mistfall Hunter, Project Evilbane, Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven, Starsand Island, Terminull Brigade, and Winter Burrow.
So many games, so many ways to play. | #XboxTokyoGameShow
Get ready for more epic battles next week when the Heavenly Spear expansion comes to Age of Mythology. youtu.be/jkV9gw80f5Q?...
No better place to announce the next Forza Horizon than right here at TGS. youtu.be/VXedKqX5Wa4?...
NINJA GAIDEN 4 is less than a month away. Can’t wait. youtu.be/N-ccI2SOsD0?...
Gungrave Gore Blood Heat got a world premiere at the #XboxTokyoGameShow 2025 broadcast. Find out about this full remake inside: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
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Original IP is essential to our industry, so I’m thrilled that the development of OD is in full swing thanks to the talented team at Kojima Productions and their creative collaborators. youtu.be/eHCqxLtwy5g
Xbox Game Camp is returning to Africa for its third year, continuing its mission to support and uplift game developers across the continent: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
Wish I could have seen more of how the Xbox Ally X works, but even just quickly playing a little Silksong on it showed me how nice its controls felt. www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/...
The ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox ALLY are shown floating in a modern empty room. The names of each unit are shown respectively next to them. Text at the bottom reads: "Available October 16."
IT'S OFFICIAL. The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X drop on October 16!
Get ready to take your gaming everywhere: xbx.lv/4mJDFoe
Congratulations to everyone who shared their creative visions at Opening Night Live. Excited for players everywhere to experience what’s next.
Big year for @Obsidian.net. Counting down the days to October 29th to play The Outer Worlds 2. youtu.be/h8nVW5UGIcg
After 20 years of saving Azeroth, players finally get to live there. Player Housing is coming to World of @WorldofWarcraft.blizzard.com, with a system built for everyone.
NINJA GAIDEN 4 is shaping up to be a masterclass in combat. Hats off to Team NINJA and PlatinumGames. youtu.be/dkwEAtiUXkA
