Microsoft addresses the massive Xbox leaks: right here’s Phil Spencer’s full memo

Group,

Immediately, a number of paperwork submitted within the courtroom proceedings associated to our proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard had been unintentionally disclosed. I do know that is disappointing, even when lots of the paperwork are effectively over a 12 months outdated and our plans have developed.

I additionally know all of us take the confidentiality of our plans and our companions’ info very significantly. This leak clearly will not be us residing as much as that expectation. We are going to study from what occurred and be higher going ahead. All of us put unimaginable quantities of ardour and power into our work, and that is by no means how we wish that onerous work to be shared with the group. That stated, there’s a lot extra to be enthusiastic about, and once we’re prepared, we’ll share the actual plans with our gamers.

In closing, I recognize all the work that you simply pour into Group Xbox to shock and delight our gamers. Within the days and weeks forward, let’s keep targeted on what we are able to management: persevering with the wonderful success of Starfield, the upcoming launch of the unimaginable and accessible Forza Motorsport, and persevering with to construct video games, providers and gadgets that hundreds of thousands of gamers can take pleasure in.

Phil