Insider TheGhostOfHope suggested that Phil Spencer's departure from the position of head of Xbox may have been forced. According to his information, Spencer planned to retire after the launch of the next-generation consoles, but the division's weak results over the past year forced Microsoft to accelerate the leadership change.
The situation with Sarah Bond adds a particular nuance to this version: she was preparing for a gradual assumption of authority in the event of Spencer's planned departure but ultimately also left the company.
This refers to the insider's personal conclusions. Microsoft officially calls Spencer's departure a career culmination and does not comment on the internal reasons for the decisions.