# Microsoft Tasks Activision to Build Next Halo Game

> Microsoft assigns Activision to develop next Halo game amid Xbox layoffs.
- Title: Microsoft Tasks Activision to Build Next Halo Game · PCMAG
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: microsoft, activision, halo, xbox, halo studios, xbox game studios, xbox layoffs, call of duty, technology, Tasks, Build, Next
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/microsoft-tasks-activision-to-build-next-halo-game-as-xbox-layoffs-continue
- Author: Michael Kan
- Published: 2026-09-22T15:35:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: microsoft, activision, halo, xbox, halo studios, xbox game studios, xbox layoffs, call of duty, technology
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Microsoft has tasked Activision with building the next Halo game as part of Xbox's restructuring after laying off 268 roles at Halo Studios.