Craig Duncan Appointed Head of Xbox Game Studios as Alan Hartman Retires

Duncan, previously leading Rare, will succeed Hartman to oversee Microsoft's first-party game development teams.

Overview

Alan Hartman, head of Xbox Game Studios, is retiring after more than 30 years at Microsoft, having contributed significantly to the Forza franchise and other major projects.
Craig Duncan, who has been at the helm of Rare since 2011, will take over as the new head of Xbox Game Studios.
Duncan's leadership at Rare included the successful launch of Sea of Thieves, which has attracted over 40 million players.
Joe Neate and Jim Horth are set to co-lead Rare, focusing on ongoing projects like Sea of Thieves and the upcoming Everwild.
Duncan aims to continue delivering high-quality, innovative game experiences and expanding Microsoft's gaming IP portfolio.