Xbox Game Studios is a privately owned American video game publisher and computer software development company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, US, and is part of the Microsoft Gaming division. Founded in 2000, it employs approximately 90 individuals and reported $57.5M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer, the company specializes in consumer gaming. Originally established as Microsoft Games, it underwent name changes to Microsoft Game Studios in 2001, then Microsoft Studios until 2019. The company adopted its current name, Xbox Game Studios, following 2019 as it shifted focus to acquiring more video games rather than studios.
A new report on April 24 suggested that *Gears of War: E-Day* may target a September 2026 release window. This followed the ID@Xbox Spring Showcase 2026 on April 23, which presented a slate of indie partner and first-party games for the platform, including *Aphelion*, *Escape Academy 2*, *Starseeker*, *SpeedRunners 2*, and *Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive*. Earlier on April 23, Xbox Game Studios released its first-party title *Kiln*, making it available for players with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscriptions on Day One. On April 22, *Age of Mythology: Retold* received its *Obsidian Mirror* expansion, adding 13 new Xbox achievements to the Game Pass title.
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Xbox Game Studios offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. Xbox Game Studios's product portfolio comprises of consumer gaming.
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Xbox Game Studios's revenues were less than $100M in 2023. All the revenue comes from video games.
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