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Halo Franchise Shifts to Activision
Activision is taking over the Halo and Sea of Thieves franchises as part of Microsoft's ongoing restructuring of its Xbox studios. The move follows a series of layoffs and strategic realignments within the gaming division.
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The Verge
Microsoft is announcing a massive restructuring of its Xbox studios today, months after laying off 1,600 Xbox employees and selling off studios. The latest changes will see Activision take on the Halo and Sea of Thieves franchises, as well as Age of Empires. Microsoft is also laying off around 268 X
2026-09-22 14:00 UTC