Call of Duty's Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs

Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a major restructuring, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs and the decision to transfer the development of future Halo games to Activision. This move, seen as a drastic step, raises concerns about the franchise's future. Xbox's chief executive, Asha Sharma, stated that the change was an attempt to revive what was once considered the crown jewel of the Xbox brand.

However, the success of this strategy remains to be seen. Additionally, the company is shedding other studios such as Ninja Theory and four others, with only two of those agreements successfully concluding. The closure of Ninja Theory is now under consultation with employees. The studio behind the critically acclaimed Hellblade games, Ninja Theory, will now focus on its existing portfolio.

Activision will take on the responsibility of developing future Halo games, with Rob Kostich, Activision's president, expressing confidence in delivering a next-generation Halo title that honors the franchise's legacy.