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Age of Empires studio World's Edge reportedly lost "nearly half" of its staff during yesterday's Xbox cuts and move to Activision

Yesterday's Xbox cuts saw organisational restructuring that moved Age of Empires studio World's Edge under Activision's control. The initial announcement did not specify whether the Age of Empire studio would lose any staff as part of this transition, but new information has emerged suggesting many members of the team have been let go. Read more

Eurogamer•Sherif Saed2h ago

• neutral toward Xbox · 98%

Xbox lays off Gears of War: E-Day's story director barely two weeks before the game's launch

The story director for Gears of War: E-Day has been laid off as part of yesterday's Xbox cuts , barely two weeks before the game he's worked on for more than four years is released. Read more

Eurogamer•Connor Makar6h ago

• neutral toward Xbox · 97%

State of Decay studio Undead Labs goes independent after Xbox restructuring, but lays off "a significant number" of the team in doing so

State of Decay studio Undead Labs has shared good and bad news following Xbox's second round of job cuts this year . Read more

Eurogamer•Sherif Saed6h ago

• neutral toward Undead Labs · 91%

State of Decay Developer Undead Labs Confirms 'Significant' Layoffs Following Independence from Xbox

State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs has confirmed that it has had to undergo "significant" layoffs following its independence from Xbox.

IGN•Cade Onder15h ago

• neutral toward Xbox · 97%

Microsoft Wants To Show You Ads In Between Boss Fights

Microsoft already shows you ads whenever you log into the Xbox Series X, but it seems like it's exploring an ad-supported way to essentially rent out games on Xbox consoles.

IGN•Jacqueline Thomas16h ago

• neutral toward Microsoft · 75%

Xbox cuts 268 jobs and hands Halo development to Activision in major studio shakeup

The restructuring may streamline operations but risks diluting Xbox's brand identity and altering the creative direction of iconic franchises.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17h ago

• critical toward Xbox · 90%

Halo Studios Cinematic Director Promoted and Laid Off Within the Same Week as Xbox's Brutal Restructuring Continues

Halo Studios cinematic director Josh Daniels has confirmed that he was promoted and laid off within the same week amid news that Activision has now taken over the next Halo game.

IGN•Virginia Glaze18h ago

• critical toward Xbox · 93%

It's Officially the End of an Era For Halo

Activision Blizzard will develop the next Halo game, Xbox announced in September, bringing a symbolic end to a decades-long rivalry between two FPS.

Polygon•Ari Notis18h ago

How to set up 5.1 surround sound system for your Xbox

Your Xbox is surround-sound capable, and it's easy to enjoy 5.1 or even 7.1 immersive sound for your favorite titles.

Engadget•staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham)19h ago

• favorable toward Xbox · 68%

Halo Developer Gets Promoted And Laid Off In The Same Week

Xbox laid off many devs at Halo Studios as the Halo franchise moves under Activision

Kotaku•Zack Zwiezen19h ago

Xbox is Turning its Back on Xbox Game Studios

After moving Halo to Activision, Microsoft only has three studios left under Xbox's own publisher

Polygon•Oli Welsh20h ago

• critical toward Xbox · 98%

Sea of Thieves Fans Fear for Rare's Future as Studio Gets Put Under Activision Following Xbox Reset

Sea of Thieves fans are concerned for Rare's future, as the studio has been consolidated under Activision as part of Xbox's latest reset.

IGN•Cade Onder21h ago

• critical toward Xbox · 87%

Undead Labs Goes Independent After Xbox Separation, Confirms State of Decay 3 Is Still In Development

Undead Labs has confirmed that State of Decay 3 is still in development after the studio separated from Xbox, becoming an independent, employee-owned developer.

IGN•Virginia Glaze22h ago

Every Xbox Studio’s Current Status After Multiple Rounds of Layoffs

Xbox has once again trimmed jobs as it further consolidates its business. Here's the status of each of its studios as of now.

Polygon•Giovanni Colantonio23h ago

Halo moves to Activision amidst Xbox restructuring and layoffs

Permission to leave the station, sir.

Dot Esports•Alexandra Wells23h ago

• neutral toward Activision · 78%

All Xbox rumors, changes, and cancelled games in 2026 (so far)

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has implemented many changes over the past month. Here's every rumor, change, and game cancellation in our running news roundup.

Polygon•Jen Glennon23h ago

• neutral toward Xbox · 98%

Xbox lays off more than 250 employees amid studio restructurings

Microsoft's bloody year continues with even more Xbox layoffs and a serious pivot for games like 'Halo.'

Mashable23h ago

• critical toward Xbox · 93%

Xbox Continues “Reset” With Additional Layoffs And Restructuring

Microsoft’s Xbox is continuing what it calls a “reset,” announcing more layoffs and restructuring as it adjusts to a changing operating environment. Chief Content Officer Max Booty told employees in a memo Tuesday that the company would be eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, and in other areas including first-party studios. The company cut 3,200 […]

Deadline•Dade Hayes23h ago

Shuffling the deck chairs: Xbox continues its "reset" with dramatic restructuring

Activision gets Halo , Obsidian becomes part of Bethesda, and more internal shake-ups.

Ars Technica•Kyle Orland23h ago

• critical toward Xbox · 94%

Xbox 'reset' continues with 268 job cuts and Activision making the next Halo game

Xbox's turbulent 2026 continues with more job cuts and a probably closure of Ninja Theory.

Engadget•staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt)22 Sept

• critical toward Xbox · 90%