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Microsoft Tasks Activision to Build Next Halo Game
Microsoft assigns Activision to develop next Halo game amid Xbox layoffs.
In brief
Microsoft assigns Activision to develop next Halo game amid Xbox layoffs. Microsoft has tasked Activision with building the next Halo game as part of Xbox's restructuring after laying off 268 roles at Halo Studios. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Microsoft taps Activision for next Halo game
Microsoft assigned Activision to build the next Halo game.
Xbox cuts 268 roles at Halo Studios
Xbox eliminated 268 roles across Halo Studios and first-party studios.
Microsoft's restructuring progress
Microsoft is roughly three-quarters through its gaming division layoffs.
Activision expands to new projects
Activision will develop next Halo title and other games.
Halo development team details
A new team at Activision will lead next Halo game.
“Activision will also be developing the next Halo title, led by a new, purpose-built team that is separate from ongoing development and plans for Call of Duty.”
Bethesda expands to Obsidian
Bethesda leads Obsidian's game development.
Obsidian continues current projects
Obsidian will continue Grounded and Fallout projects.
Xbox restructuring completes
Xbox completes restructuring after CEO's reset call.
The headline
Microsoft has tasked Activision with building the next Halo game as part of Xbox's restructuring after laying off 268 roles at Halo Studios.
