Xbox restructuring sees studio transfers, layoffs and CEO confidence

Xbox restructuring sees studio transfers, layoffs and CEO confidence

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the Xbox restructuring was progressing well, emphasizing confidence in the studio lineup and growth plans, in Redmond, Washington. Xbox had announced on 22 September that the Rare studio and the Halo franchise would be transferred to Activision and that Ninja Theory would enter a closure consultation, according to GamesIndustry. biz. Insider Gaming reported that Obsidian Entertainment was placed under Bethesda, expanding Bethesda’s remit. Jalopnik said Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios were merged into a single unit focused on the Forza and Fable franchises.

The Verge disclosed that 268 jobs were cut across Xbox Game Studios as part of the reshuffle. Aftermath quoted Bethesda president Jill Braff, who said Obsidian would retain its leadership and creative focus after the integration. Eurogamer. net noted that the reassignments and layoffs sparked uncertainty among fans about future development direction.

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Xbox Activision Ninja Theory Asha Sharma Bethesda Obsidian Playground Turn 10 Undead Labs

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Redmond, Washington, United States Santa Monica, California, United States

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Microsoft CEO says ‘streamlining’ of Xbox business is ‘great to see’
Microsoft CEO says ‘streamlining’ of Xbox business is ‘great to see’

Video Games Chronicle • 26 sept. 12h07

Satya Nadella expressed confidence in Xbox's studio lineup and upcoming growth plans, noting recent streamlining efforts and a focus on sustainable business models.

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"It genuinely breaks my heart"- Confusion and frustration reign as gaming communities react to Xbox's drastic restructuring this week
"It genuinely breaks my heart"- Confusion and frustration reign as gaming communities react to Xbox's drastic restructuring this week

Eurogamer.net • 24 sept. 16h38

Microsoft's Xbox division reassigned several studios to Bethesda and Activision, leading to layoffs and the announced closure of Ninja Theory, while fans expressed uncertainty about future development direction.

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The Xbox reset gets ugly
The Xbox reset gets ugly

The Verge • 24 sept. 16h00

Microsoft announced the layoff of 268 employees across its Xbox division, reshuffling studios and shifting several first-party teams under Activision as part of a broader reorganization.

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Xbox's Latest Merger Means 'Forza Motorsport' Is Almost Certainly Done
Xbox's Latest Merger Means 'Forza Motorsport' Is Almost Certainly Done

Jalopnik • 23 sept. 15h44

Microsoft announced that Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios will combine into a single unit focused on the Forza and Fable franchises, eliminating 268 positions across its first-party studios.

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Bethesda President Says Obsidian Will Retain ‘Creative Identity’ Despite Becoming Part Of Bethesda
Bethesda President Says Obsidian Will Retain ‘Creative Identity’ Despite Becoming Part Of Bethesda

Aftermath • 23 sept. 13h02

Bethesda president Jill Braff told staff that Obsidian will retain its leadership and creative focus despite being placed under Bethesda following Microsoft’s restructuring.

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XBOX Moves Rare Under Activision & Obsidian Entertainment to Bethesda
XBOX Moves Rare Under Activision & Obsidian Entertainment to Bethesda

Insider Gaming • 22 sept. 14h07

Xbox announced that its studios Rare and Obsidian Entertainment will be placed under Activision and Bethesda respectively as part of a broader restructuring following recent layoffs.

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Xbox transfers Rare and Halo franchise to Activision, proposes closure of Ninja Theory, and confirms another 268 roles cut amid studio restructure
Xbox transfers Rare and Halo franchise to Activision, proposes closure of Ninja Theory, and confirms another 268 roles cut amid studio restructure

GamesIndustry.biz • 22 sept. 14h06

Xbox announced that Rare and the Halo franchise will be transferred to Activision, that Ninja Theory will enter a closure consultation, and that 268 positions are being eliminated across Halo Studios and other Xbox Game Studios units as part of a broader restructuring.

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