Xbox studios boss confirms he’s leaving, after 18 months

Craig Duncan is stepping down as the head of Xbox Game Studios after less than two years in the role. The former Rare boss will officially depart from the company this week. His exit comes during a period of major changes for the platform. Having served as the boss of Xbox studios for eighteen months, Duncan's departure marks a leadership transition within Microsoft's gaming division as the organization implements significant strategic adjustments across the Xbox ecosystem.