Pirat_Nation 🔴(@Pirat_Nation):Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan is leaving the company after about 20 months in the role, and Xbox Game Studios chief of staff Louise O’Connor is also departing. Duncan joined Xbox in 2011 and spent almost 14 years leading Rare before becoming head of Xbox Game Studios in late 2024. Duncan will leave this week, with Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty temporarily taking over until a new head of Xbox Game Studios is appointed. In a message to staff, Duncan said: “I am incredibly proud of all that we have achieved together.” “We’ve had many flawless launches, strengthened our culture, and built an amazing foundation for the future.” “Thank you for your passion, creativity, and support.”

2026.06.15 16:00

Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan is leaving the company after about 20 months in the role, and Xbox Game Studios chief of staff Louise O’Connor is also departing. Duncan joined Xbox in 2011 and spent almost 14 years leading Rare before becoming head of Xbox Game Studios in late 2024. Duncan will leave this week, with Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty temporarily taking over until a new head of Xbox Game Studios is appointed. In a message to staff, Duncan said: “I am incredibly proud of all that we have achieved together.” “We’ve had many flawless launches, strengthened our culture, and built an amazing foundation for the future.” “Thank you for your passion, creativity, and support.”