Phil Spencer is not retired as Xbox president “any time soon”

Microsoft says Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming and Xbox, does not retire “any time soon.” The company responded to Spencer’s retirement rumors, which spread online today Microsoft’s main workers’ demobilization.

Carrie Perez, president of Xbox Telecom, says in a statement to a statement to freedom. Denial comes yet Call of Duty leak Ghostofhope claimed “Phil Spencer will retire from his role as CEO of Microsoft Gaming after the launch of the next generation of Xbox” and that Xbox President Sarah Bond will take over as CEO of Microsoft Gaming.

Although Microsoft’s suspension does not fully treat rumors, it shows that Spence does not retire dramatically. Separately, Microsoft Communications President, Frank Show, Take to x To claim that at least part of the rumors have been formed.

Spencer was originally taking the leadership of the Xbox section In 2014Upgrade from his role as head of Microsoft Studios. As a coach of Xbox, he supervises many large initiatives, including the launch of the Xbox Series X / S series, which is a huge batch in the Xbox game pass, and major companies such as Activision Blizzard and Zenimax MediaBring more Xbox games to platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

Although Spence does not retire any time soon, Microsoft continues the big cuts today that affected the Xbox studios and employees. The perfect darkness and Everwell It has been canceledwhile Forza Motorsport The developer revolves 10 studios that will be abandoned More than 70 employees. According to the Zenimax Online Mmorpg Codenamed BlackBird studios that have been working since 2018.