
What you need to know
- According to a new report, Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft and Xbox after nine years.
- The report states that Microsoft confirmed Staten's departure, though it's unclear where he's going next or why he chose to leave.
- Staten worked at Bungie on all of its Halo games and also contributed to the original Destiny before joining Microsoft and Xbox Publishing in 2014. In 2020, he joined Xbox Game Studios' 343 Industries as Halo Infinite's Head of Creative.
- Earlier this year, Staten left 343 Industries and returned to Xbox Publishing around the same time that Microsoft cut 10,000 employees, including developers at 343 Industries and other Xbox studios.