Alan Hartman, who had been leading Turn 10 Studios since 2005, has been promoted to head Xbox Game Studios. His promotion was announced on LinkedIn and spotted on Twitter, reflecting the management changes within Xbox following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. Hartman has played a pivotal role in overseeing the Forza series and will now lead the direction of Xbox Game Studios.

Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has led to a significant reorganization within the company, including leadership roles. Matt Booty has been elevated to president of gaming content and studios. Sarah Bond has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Black woman to be president of Xbox. Joslyn Main and Ami Silverman have received notable promotions within the organization as well.

Despite the changes at Xbox and Microsoft, Bobby Kotick is slated to continue as CEO of Activision Blizzard until the end of 2023. The ForzaTech engine, which is a collaborative development between Turn 10 and Playground Games, will be utilized in the production of the upcoming Fable reboot. These updates signify a transformative phase for Xbox Game Studios and its future projects.