Dan Greenawalt retiring from Microsoft after 27 years

By One Percent LowsOct 30, 2026, 9:17 AM ETUpdated Oct 31, 6:21 PM ETCovered by 4 outlets

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Dan Greenawalt is retiring from Microsoft and stepping down from his leadership role at Turn 10 Studios.

Dan Greenawalt has decided to step down from Microsoft after a tenure spanning nearly three decades, according to an internal memo. The longtime developer helped create the Forza Motorsport series and assumed leadership of Turn 10 Studios in October 2023. He plans to stay on temporarily to advise Playground Games head Trevor Williams alongside COO Michel Bastien.

Dan Greenawalt retiring from Microsoft after 27 years

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This exit follows a studio merger combining Turn 10 with Playground Games. Within the broader gaming division, the former team now operates as Playground Games Redmond. Earlier restructuring positioned the studio to assist with Forza Horizon, while the 2023 racing entry stopped receiving updates.

Dan Greenawalt retiring from Microsoft after 27 years

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