Age of Empires developer World's Edge hit with layoffs following move to Activision
Age of Empires studio World's Edge has been hit with layoffs following its transition to Activision, with "just under half" of employees affected. Read more
The developer of the popular game Age of Empires, World's Edge, has been forced to lay off nearly half of its employees following its move to Activision, according to sources. Former creative director Adam Isgreen, who has worked for Microsoft for 16 years, announced the layoffs on Reset Era and LinkedIn. Isgreen expressed disappointment that the studio's end was marked by these cuts, stating that he and many talented teammates were impacted.
World's Edge was among several studios affected by Xbox's ongoing restructuring, which also saw the transfer of Rare and the Halo franchise to Activision. Activision president Rob Kostich welcomed the studios to their company, emphasizing the honor and responsibility that comes with it. In total, 268 positions were eliminated across Halo Studios, other first-party developers, and Xbox Game Studios.
Additionally, Ninja Theory is set to close, while Undead Labs has become an independent studio, though the company praised the talented developers who have contributed to the State of Decay franchise.
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