Every Xbox studio still standing after Microsoft's mass layoffs and studio closures
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Giovanni Colantonio
Summary
Following mass layoffs at Xbox, this article provides a comprehensive overview of every remaining first-party studio under Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard. It details each studio's current status, recent projects, and role within Microsoft's gaming ecosystem after the restructuring that saw several studios closed (including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin). The piece catalogs over 30 studios, from major names like 343 Industries, Obsidian, and Playground Games to smaller support studios, offering insight into Xbox's post-layoff development pipeline.
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polygonEvery Xbox studio still standing after Microsoft's mass layoffs and studio closurespolygon.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledThe video game industry has been hit hard by layoffs in 2024, and Xbox is no exception.
Following the announcement, Xbox has confirmed that it will be closing four studios, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin.
The remaining studios under the Xbox umbrella are still working on a variety of projects, from major AAA titles to smaller indie-style games.
Xbox Game Studios continues to be the primary publisher for Microsoft's first-party content, overseeing a diverse portfolio of developers.
The restructuring has raised questions about Xbox's long-term commitment to certain types of games and studios.
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