Xbox lay off 268 people as Activision take over Halo and Rare, while Obsidian become part of Bethesda, plus Forza and Fable studios merge
Xbox has announced further layoffs, cutting 268 jobs and restructuring several studios. Activision is taking over the Halo franchise, while Rare and World's Edge are folded under its umbrella. Obsidian Entertainment is now part of Bethesda, and Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios have merged. Ninja Theory is facing potential closure, and the future of Arkane Studios remains uncertain.
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- Microsoft
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- Ninja Theory
- Halo
- Studio Consolidation
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Forza
- Layoffs
- Compulsion Games
- Turn 10 Studios
- Bethesda
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