Kareem Choudhry Departs Microsoft, Signaling Xbox Division Reshuffle

Xbox veteran Kareem Choudhry leaves after 26 years, marking significant leadership and strategic shifts within Microsoft's gaming sector.

Kareem Choudhry's departure from Microsoft comes amid ongoing changes to Xbox's leadership and gaming strategy, including a focus on AI and cloud gaming.
Choudhry's team, responsible for Xbox Cloud Gaming and AI initiatives, will now integrate with the Xbox hardware team, led by Roanne Sones.
A new 'Xbox Experiences and Platforms' team has been created to enhance the Xbox experience across Windows and consoles.
Microsoft is considering further strategy changes, including making previously Xbox-exclusive games available on PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
The departure raises questions about the future direction of Xbox, especially in light of recent moves to de-emphasize Game Pass and explore third-party collaborations.