Video games have evolved a lot in the past few years, with new players joining the ever-expanding universe of amazing stories and titles. When it comes to women’s contribution to gaming, it’s been extremely vital. Not just in the most iconic titles where they are portrayed as inspiring characters, but outside of them as well. And Xbox is celebrating this spirit while celebrating Women’s Day.

This month, Xbox is bringing various programs and crucial events for all the women creators, developers, engineers, and artists involved in gaming.

READ MORE: Why Nintendo Fans Should Consider the 3DS Instead of the All-Conquering Switch As Their Next Console

Xbox: fans hail initiative on the eve of International Women’s Day!

While sharing some crucial information in an Xbox news article, Louise O’Connor, Executive Producer of Rare studio, mentioned some facts. Across the globe, currently, only 45 percent of gamers are women. Plus, there is still an underrepresentation of female characters in the gaming industry.

Moreover, when it comes to developing category, only 30 percent identify as women in the entire world.

Thus, as per Xbox, this situation needs to be made better and it can be done through diversity and also through the representation of the people who create amazing titles.

Louise mentioned that at Xbox, “We are proud that women make up over half of our gaming leadership team and are forging the future of gaming and at Microsoft, women now represent 29.7% of the core global workforce.”

Meanwhile, the team of Xbox wants to focus more on mentorship for women in gaming.

To celebrate International Women’s Day and also Women’s History Month, it will introduce a mentoring program in March. It’s for everyone and especially focuses on women’s careers in gaming. Especially with Xbox’s various range of multiple developing studios.

Upon seeing this kind of inspiring initiative from Xbox, fans also appreciated this move. Most of them were happy to see the growth of women in the video gaming industry.

How are you celebrating International Women’s Day?

Also, who is your favorite female character of all time in gaming? Let us know in the comments.

WATCH THIS STORY: Top 5 Female Characters Across the Gaming Universe In 2021