Rare studio restructured under activision, job cuts reported
Developer Rare has been consolidated under Activision as part of a broader Xbox restructuring. IGN first reported on September 22 that fans of Rare's game Sea of Thieves expressed concern over the studio's independence and future projects following this move.
My Nintendo News reported on September 25 that the reshuffle has led to job cuts within Rare's central operations team. Despite these changes, Rare is confirmed to be working on new projects.
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Rare under Activision has seen job cuts but they are working on new projects
Xbox has announced a studio reshuffle, placing the acclaimed developer Rare under Activision. This move has reportedly led to job cuts within Rare's central operations team. Despite these changes, Rare is confirmed to be working on new projects.
Sea of Thieves Fans Fear for Rare's Future as Studio Gets Put Under Activision Following Xbox Reset
Fans of Sea of Thieves are expressing concern over the future of developer Rare following its consolidation under Activision as part of a broader Xbox restructuring. This move has led to worries about the studio's independence and future projects.