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Xbox Revenue Falls 9% in Q2 as Hardware Slumps and Content Disappoints

Microsoft cites weak first‑party releases as the reason for the shortfall.

Overview

  • Microsoft reported Xbox content and services revenue down 5% and hardware revenue down 32% year over year for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
  • Amy Hood said gaming results came in below expectations due to underperforming first‑party content with impact across the platform.
  • Overall gaming revenue declined about 9%, marking the division’s first quarter‑over‑quarter drop in years.
  • Microsoft guided that Xbox hardware revenue will decline again in Q3, with potential offsets from Game Pass, PC, and cloud engagement.
  • Satya Nadella highlighted record PC players in paid streaming, while industry reports pointed to weaker‑than‑expected Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 sales as a contributing factor.