Activision To Develop Next Halo Game As Xbox Continues Its Reset
Back in July, Xbox cut 1,600 jobs as part of its reset under new leadership, and promised to cut 1,600 more over the next 12 months. Recently, the company has announced that it has laid off 268 roles within various studios under its umbrella as part of its continued reorganising. Those studios have also been […] The post Activision To Develop Next Halo Game As Xbox Continues Its Reset appeared…
In the latest move as part of its restructuring, Xbox has announced that Activision will be developing the next Halo game, moving away from Halo Studios. This decision comes after Xbox laid off 268 roles across various studios, with more to follow. The restructuring aims to align groups closely together, strengthen franchises, and focus on game publishing.
World's Edge and Rare will now be under Activision, while Obsidian has been placed under Bethesda, the parent company of ZeniMax. Playground Games and Turn 10, known for Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport respectively, will be merged to work on both titles. Ninja Theory's future remains uncertain, as two deals to sell the studio failed, leading to a possible closure. Arkane's fate is currently unclear.
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