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Xbox Accelerates Updates, Launches Forza Horizon 6 in May

4/12/2026

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An internal team led by Asha Sharma, the chief executive officer of Xbox, is acting on fan feedback to accelerate updates.
The team delivered dashboard updates and added new achievement features.
Xbox offers limited-time hardware discounts for existing Xbox One owners to encourage upgrades.
Forza Horizon 6 is set for release in May.
Some believe these changes were planned before Sharma's tenure, suggesting a gradual evolution for Xbox in 2026.

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Story summary

An internal team led by Asha Sharma, the chief executive officer of Xbox, is acting on fan feedback to accelerate updates.
The team delivered dashboard updates and added new achievement features.
Xbox offers limited-time hardware discounts for existing Xbox One owners to encourage upgrades.
Forza Horizon 6 is set for release in May.
Some believe these changes were planned before Sharma's tenure, suggesting a gradual evolution for Xbox in 2026.