Xbox Announces Layoffs and Studio Reorganizations
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Xbox is set to lay off 268 employees from various studios, including Halo and Rare, as part of a significant restructuring. This move involves merging several studios and transferring others to different management.
Layoffs at Xbox
Xbox has announced that it will lay off 268 employees across multiple studios, including Halo Studios and Rare. These layoffs will also impact the management and central functions of Xbox Game Studios.
Studio Reorganizations
As part of this restructuring effort, several studios will be reorganized and merged:
- Halo Studios, Rare, and World’s Edge will be transitioned to Activision.
- Obsidian Entertainment will now operate under Bethesda Softworks.
- Playground Games is merging with Turn 10 Studios.
This restructuring is part of Microsoft’s ongoing strategy to streamline operations and enhance efficiency within its gaming division. Further updates on the divestitures announced in July were also provided, although specific details were not disclosed.