TechActivision to take over Halo amid Xbox layoffs
Forbes reports that Xbox announced Halo's move to Activision, with major layoffs planned at Halo Studios. The Verge reports 268 Xbox job cuts and says Ninja Theory may close.
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Forbes reports that Xbox announced Activision will take over Halo, with major layoffs planned at Halo Studios. CharlieIntel says Halo Studios will become a support studio for currently available titles. The Verge reports that Sea of Thieves developer Rare and World's Edge, the studio behind Age of Empires, are also moving to Activision. It also reports that Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staffers and Ninja Theory may close. Two deals to sell Ninja Theory fell through in summer 2026, according to The Verge's Tom Warren.
Activision to take over Halo amid Xbox layoffs
Forbes reports that Xbox announced Halo's move to Activision, with major layoffs planned at Halo Studios. The Verge reports 268 Xbox job cuts and says Ninja Theory may close.
