Xbox cuts 268 jobs and hands next Halo game to Activision
Microsoft Xbox is cutting 268 jobs and assigning Activision to develop the next Halo title as part of its ongoing restructuring.
Job reductions affect Halo studios
Xbox announced further layoffs impacting staff at the studio currently responsible for the Halo franchise. The company stated that these cuts are part of a broader wave of reductions aimed at improving efficiency. A small group will remain to support the community and games in-market while the larger team shrinks.
Activision takes over development
A new team forming under Activision will create the next entry in the Halo series. This publisher also now oversees Rare and the Age of Empires developer World's Edge. The shift marks a significant change in how the flagship franchise is produced internally.
Other studios face changes
Ninja Theory faces closure after attempts to find a buyer failed, though buyout talks continue. Three of four other affected companies have returned to management while consultation for Arcane proceeds. Playground and Turn 10 are merging to focus on their specific projects.
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