Xbox Unveils 8th Logo, Reviving Standalone Brand With Signature Green

1 articles · Updated · Adweek · May 11

Twenty-five years after its debut, Xbox rolled out its eighth logo, dropping the Microsoft Gaming label and restoring the standalone Xbox name with its signature green.
Asha Sharma, who became CEO in February, is using the rebrand to signal a broader reset centered on a more affordable, customizable gaming platform connecting players and creators.
That reset has already included cutting Game Pass prices and scrapping Copilot, the AI gaming assistant, moves that helped quiet concerns about Sharma's lack of gaming experience.
Brand experts said the new mark feels less corporate and more nostalgic, though some questioned whether its glossy, digital-first style will stay distinctive and durable beyond the initial buzz.

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