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Continuing Our Reset

XBox Wire says Microsoft is cutting 268 roles across Halo Studios, first-party teams, and central XGS functions as part of its ongoing reset. The company is also reshuffling studios, with Activision taking on World’s Edge, Rare, and a new Halo team, while Bethesda, King, Playground, and Turn 10 absorb broader remits.

First reported 1 week ago • microsoft xbox layoffs bethesda
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