Here’s How Microsoft’s CEO Spoke About Xbox A Year Ago Vs. Now
Kotaku · 2026-07-29
A year ago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella presented a robust picture of Xbox's performance, highlighting 500 million monthly active users across platforms and devices. He noted Microsoft's position as the top publisher on both Xbox and PlayStation, driven by the successful launches of *Forza Horizon 5* and *Oblivion Remastered*. The *Call of Duty* franchise, particularly *Black Ops 6*, saw 50 million players and over 2 billion hours of gameplay. *Minecraft* achieved record monthly active usage and revenue, fueled by its movie's success. Nadella also mentioned nearly 40 games in development, over 500 million hours of cloud-streamed gameplay, and Game Pass annual revenue reaching almost $5 billion. This past reassurance stands in stark contrast to recent reports of a $1.7 billion drop in Xbox revenue and ongoing server outages affecting players.
*The full article also explores the implications of Microsoft's changing rhetoric on the future of its gaming division.*