Xbox’s Latest Restructuring Puts Call of Duty Developer Activision in Charge of Halo
The two games once shared a rivalry as Xbox’s biggest FPS titles.
Microsoft's latest restructuring effort has placed Activision in charge of developing Halo, a significant shift in the company's strategy. This decision comes as part of a larger plan to cut costs and restructure Xbox's first-party studios. In a statement sent to Team Xbox employees, Microsoft announced the elimination of 268 roles from Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and XGS management and central functions.
This move aims to create a dedicated team for the next Halo game, separate from Call of Duty operations. Halo's development has been under Halo Studios since the final Bungie-developed game, Halo: Reach, released in 2010. The transition to Activision has stirred reactions from longtime fans and industry observers, with some viewing it as a symbol of the end of an era for the franchise.
The change also raises concerns about the potential impact on Halo's identity, creativity, and differentiation from its rival, Call of Duty.
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