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More layoff pain: Nike, airBaltic and Microsoft's Hellblade studio announce major job cuts

Nike is planning to implement further job cuts as part of its restructuring programme, which began in March. Meanwhile, developers at Hellblade studio Ninja Theory have reported layoffs, affecting several members of the team. European airline airBaltic is also considering cutting between 500 and 700 jobs, with decisions expected to…

The Economic Times · 59m ago

Next Halo game to be made by Call of Duty makers as Microsoft lays off 268 employees: What we know

In a significant shake-up, Microsoft has let go of 268 employees from its gaming division, paving the way for Activision to spearhead the upcoming mainline Halo title for Xbox. Studios like Rare and World's Edge will now align under Activision, while Bethesda's Obsidian faces a transition to another studio amid…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Summary: what's happening at Xbox?

Everything we know about the "Xbox Reset," from Compulsion and Double Fine going independent to Bethesda layoffs and what it means for future Xbox games

GamesRadar · Jul 10

Every studio affected by Xbox’s ‘reset’ – July 2026 layoffs

A dark day.

Destructoid · Jul 6

Xbox parts ways with 4 studios, with South of Midnight and Psychonauts devs going independent as Arkane begins "required consultation" to "review potential strategic options"

This comes as part of the "most significant restructure in Xbox history," per CEO Asha Sharma

GamesRadar · Jul 6

Xbox is laying off 3,200 people and dumping 4 studios in 'the most significant restructure in Xbox history'

Compulsion, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs are out, and the future doesn't sound very good for Arkane either.

PC Gamer · Jul 6

Xbox's big "reset" cuts: Compulsion, Double Fine, Undead Labs, Ninja Theory to leave Xbox — 3,200 roles to be removed

Xbox's expected cuts have been revealed. It'll be the single biggest staff reduction event in the platform's history — although no announced projects have been cancelled, and no studios have been closed (so far).

Windows Central · Jul 6

Xbox Reportedly Planning 'Largest Single Layoff Event In Gaming History' With Cuts Set for July 7

Xbox is reportedly preparing the 'largest single layoff event in gaming history,' with fears for Undead Labs, Ninja Theory and other studios as cuts are rumoured to start on 7 July.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Spyro is back with a new game, but the team bringing him to life had to overcome a near‑collapse to finish the project

As pressure to right the XBOX ship continues to bear down on the studios that make our favorite games, the recent reveal of Spyro: A Realm Beyond proves that full-stop closure of established studios isn’t the only way to balance the books. Instead of closing, Toys for Bob was able…

Windows Central · Jun 28

Compulsion Games begins an unknown number of layoffs at the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few

The developers behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few face ugly news.

Windows Central · Jun 25