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Activision is taking over Halo as part of a massive Xbox shake-up
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Microsoft has announced a major restructuring of its Xbox division, transferring the Halo, Sea of Thieves, and Age of Empires franchises to Activision. This reorganization includes the elimination of approximately 268 positions following previous large-scale workforce reductions.
- 01Activision assumes management of key intellectual properties including Halo and Age of Empires
- 02Restructuring follows a prior workforce reduction of 1,600 employees and various studio divestments
- 03Additional layoffs affecting 268 Xbox employees accompany the strategic realignment of game development
- 04Shift represents a significant consolidation of Xbox internal studio resources under the Activision umbrella
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Microsoft is announcing a massive restructuring of its Xbox studios today, months after laying off 1,600 Xbox employees and selling off studios. The latest changes will see Activision take on the Halo and Sea of Thieves franchises, as well as Age of Empires. Microsoft is also laying off around 268 Xbox employees as part of […]