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https://www.theinformation.com/arti...ed-spinning-xbox-plans-new-halo-fallout-games

Pulled wholesale from the purple place 'cuz I'm kinda lazy right now.

As Microsoft gets ready to overhaul its struggling Xbox gaming unit, it hasn't ruled out spinning out or restructuring the unit as a wholly-owned subsidiary, which could make it easier to sell, or creating a joint venture with other partners, according to three people with direct knowledge of the discussions.

Microsoft doesn't have any imminent restructuring plans, but those options are on the table, the people said.

In particular, Xbox will move faster on developing new games from beloved franchises it owns, including Halo, Fallout and Elder Scrolls, the people said. Fallout and Elder Scrolls are two particular areas of focus for Sharma

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood have approved of Sharma's plan to spend more on top-tier games in the coming fiscal year beginning in July, although the budget is not yet locked in and could change, the people said.

Nadella and Hood haven't ruled out restructuring Xbox's relationship to Microsoft at some point in the future if doing so would make Xbox a more successful business, the people said. Options on the table could include making Xbox a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft, a joint venture or spinning out Xbox entirely, the people said.

Microsoft operates LinkedIn and GitHub as wholly owned subsidiaries, which could serve as one potential blueprint for Xbox, one of the people said.

What's one more Xbox thread, really? This sounds like a recent development, not a rehash of the old rumors from years back in the Myerson years.

I say they spin it off to SEGA. Always had more heart in the game anyway.

 

[Topher]

 

[nial]

Only the Saudis and Tencent could buy it, and they're the worst options by far.

 

[squallbr]

2027 is near

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Sony buy Xbox?????

 

[DenchDeckard]

This is huge. It's happening.

I can feel it in my plums.

 

[mrqs]

They would need to sell it in tiny bits, it's the only way companies could afford

This is wild.

 

[thatsafakewebsitebro]

Incoming Sony from the top ropes with a $100 Billion offer. The meltdowns will be GLORIOUS.

 

[Bitstream]

So uhh... where does this leave that $1500 high end xbox console that plays steam and epic games?

 

[Signalis]

Is Sega buying Xbox next Wednesday?

 

[Magic Carpet]

Valve really needs hardware. They are going to be hurting for things to play Steam on if they don't get something into gamers hands.

 

[Sohurmk833]

A fitting end for something that should have never been in the console industry.

 

[Signalis]

Incoming Sony from the top ropes with a $100 Billion offer. The meltdowns will be GLORIOUS.

Plenty of DEI to add to their current DEI 1st party.

 

[Artistic]

I don't believe it.

 

[Witchilich]

Sony buy Xbox?????

It could be worth it to get the Halo IP and save the series from getting raped further by 343i/Halo Studios.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Sharma's plan could put Xbox on track to spend more on game development in the coming fiscal year, which starts in July, than it did in the current fiscal year, two of the people said. At the same time, Sharma is planning to cut costs in Xbox's less-popular game studios, which could make its overall game development budget roughly flat year over year, one of the people said.

No matter what it won't change that much lol.

Basically Asha is there for some positive PR as Microsoft tries to get rid of the brand all together. She's there to cut sume costs and try to make it a better brand to sell later. All this positive spin is to make it look better once those layoffs hit in a few days / weeks.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

You should add Elon to that poll. He loves Diablo.

 

[Moses85]

 

[PauloRoberto]

Please, just for the LOLs, add Sega into the options.

PS: Already added..

 

[Bitstream]

Looks like Asha was sent in to put the final nails in the green coffin afterall..

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Comcast XBOX
Netflix XBOX
Apple XBOX
Tencent XBOX
Saudi BOX

 

[Trekinspace88]

Even Reuters is reporting this too.

https://www.reuters.com/business/mi...ning-out-xbox-information-reports-2026-06-12/

 

[squallbr]

Sony buy Xbox?????

Bungie always doing so much loss, they dont need another one

 

[StoopKidz]

The brand has value, however damaged it may be. Someone would be interested. Could be a ploy to get Xbox partially off the books too if they sell a large enough stake.

 

[reinking]

Nadella and Hood haven't ruled out restructuring Xbox's relationship to Microsoft at some point in the future if doing so would make Xbox a more successful business, the people said. Options on the table could include making Xbox a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft, a joint venture or spinning out Xbox entirely, the people said.

If they are going to do any of that, do this one.

 

[RoboFu]

Even Reuters is reporting this too.

https://www.reuters.com/business/mi...ning-out-xbox-information-reports-2026-06-12/

they are reporting the article in op lol.

is that website in op reliable?

 

[Shubh_C63]

Good that Microsoft have realised their management is the disease plaguing Xbox.

I guess that one guy gaf hates was right. That Asha will have to fight the Microsoft itself for Xbox to succeed.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Sony buy Xbox?????

 

[Cre8]

Bobby Kotick buying back Activison for half price.

 

[Witchilich]

Sell Bethesda to CDPR. Bethesda games should keep coming to GOG. Like they always do.

 

[StereoVsn]

What about Apple? I wonder if they would be interested. I kind of doubt it but would be better vs Tencent or Saudis.

 

[jshackles]

Why the fuck would Valve want to buy the Xbox hardware division? I mean, whoever buys it would basically just get the (damaged) brand recognition.

 

[winjer]

Just kill it off.
It's worthless.

 

[Sohurmk833]

The brand has value, however damaged it may be. Someone would be interested. Could be a ploy to get Xbox partially off the books too if they sell a large enough stake.

Nah. Xbox is worth fuck all at this point.

Activision, Bethesda and some IPs like Forza Horizon are attractive to potential buyers though.

 

[jm89]

Sony joint venture with Saudi or tencent to own and run xbox.

Green team will be having nightmares for years.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Maybe Elon Musk could buy it.

 

[Witchilich]

Starcraft and Diablo should go to someone competent. No other ActiBliz IP is worth saving.

 

[Magic-DEI-Hire]

Bring the fucking Dreamcast back - let Sega take over. It's been too long.

 

[thatsafakewebsitebro]

Plenty of DEI to add to their current DEI 1st party.

They gonna have a DEI-off.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Am I blind or something or is this piece saying absolutely nothing of substance? Just tales from somebody's ass?

 

[Witchilich]

Maybe Elon Musk could buy it.

AI generated Halo is probably worse than the shit 343i puts out.

 

[Slayer-33]

Valve x Xbox, tag this for later.

 

[TheLikou]

It could be worth it to get the Halo IP and save the series from getting raped further by 343i/Halo Studios.

Halo is an dead IP at this point, it holds no value.

 

[Mr Hyde]

Doubt it but if true, a move like this would be massive, potentially earth shaking news.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

S SneakersSO

So what the hell is going on? If this was going on, why did they even bother with that showcase? Did the Xbox division just go rogue and put a lot of shit out there without approval from Nadella and Hood? Was that showcase put out their as an attempt to make it attractive for acquisition?!

None of this makes ANY sense. I mean good lord. But then again almost nothing with Microsoft ever makes any sense.

It's always easy to believe negative news related to Xbox, but even this seems WAYYYY too soon.

 

[DreamcastSkies]

who are the likely buyers if this happens?

 

[Kurotri]

 

[Witchilich]

Halo is an dead IP at this point, it holds no value.

It has potential. In the right hands. Sony could try reviving it to rival COD.

 

[squallbr]

S SneakersSO

So what the hell is going on? If this was going on, why did they even bother with that showcase? Did the Xbox division just go rogue and put a lot of shit out there without approval from Nadella and Hood? Was that showcase put out their as an attempt to make it attractive for acquisition?!

None of this makes ANY sense. I mean good lord. But then again almost nothing with Microsoft ever makes any sense.

It's always easy to believe negative news related to Xbox, but even this seems WAYYYY too soon.

Xbox division is bleeding money

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

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