Complete guide to every Xbox studio still operating after Microsoft's 2024 mass layoffs
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Giovanni Colantonio
Summary
Following Microsoft's mass layoffs affecting 1,900 employees across its gaming division, this article provides a comprehensive breakdown of every Xbox Game Studios team that remains operational. It catalogs all active studios (including 343 Industries rebranded as Halo Studios, The Coalition, Turn 10, Playground Games, Ninja Theory, Obsidian, Bethesda, id Software, MachineGames, Arkane, and many others), their current projects, and recent history. The piece also notes studios that were closed (Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin) or absorbed (Alpha Dog Games, Roundhouse Studios), and discusses the broader context of Xbox's restructuring under Matt Booty's leadership.
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bskyComplete guide to every Xbox studio still operating after Microsoft's 2024 mass layoffspolygon.comKey quotes
· 5 pulled'It's been a little over a week since the massive Xbox layoffs were announced, affecting around 1,900 employees across the gaming division.'
'The cuts were so widespread that they affected every corner of Xbox, including Activision Blizzard, ZeniMax, and Xbox Game Studios.'
'The closures of Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin came as a shock to many, especially given the critical and commercial success of Hi-Fi Rush.'
'With the dust now settled, we can take a look at every studio that remains under the Xbox umbrella.'
'The restructuring has left Xbox with a still-formidable lineup of studios, though questions remain about the company's long-term strategy.'
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