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Undead Labs becomes employee-owned while State of Decay 3 remains on track

  • Undead Labs successfully separates from Microsoft, remains independent game developer
  • State of Decay 3 proceeding to 2027 release on multiple platforms including Game Pass
  • Reflects mixed outcomes from Xbox's sweeping restructuring and studio diversification strategy

Undead Labs has completed its separation from Microsoft and is now operating as an independent, employee-owned studio, marking a successful outcome amid Xbox's broader restructuring. The studio behind the State of Decay franchise will continue developing State of Decay 3, which is currently in alpha, with the game…

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Every Xbox Studio’s Current Status After Multiple Rounds of Layoffs

  • Xbox is cutting jobs and consolidating studios.
  • Activision and Bethesda are gaining greater responsibility.
  • Ninja Theory faces closure and Arkane remains for sale.

Xbox is undergoing a major restructuring intended to cut 20% of its workforce over 12 months, with further studio closures, job losses and transfers reshaping its gaming business. The changes are reducing Xbox Game Studios’ role while placing greater responsibility on Activision, Bethesda and Blizzard. - Xbox announced…

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Microsoft reshapes Xbox studios in latest consolidation and job cuts

  • Halo franchise transferred to Activision with studio reduced to support team
  • 268 new layoffs alongside major studio consolidations and reorganisations
  • Restructuring aims to cut management layers and streamline decision-making

Microsoft has announced a major restructuring of its Xbox gaming studios aimed at reducing bureaucratic layers and consolidating independent operating teams. The restructuring, which includes 268 additional job cuts, represents a significant consolidation of the company's gaming division as part of a broader "reset" announced in July. The…

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Microsoft reshapes Xbox through sweeping cuts and studio reorganisation

  • Xbox is cutting jobs and reorganising its studios.
  • Halo development is moving to Activision.
  • The changes make Xbox’s future and identity less clear.

Microsoft is restructuring Xbox as part of a wider reset involving around 3,200 job cuts, consolidating studios, shifting major franchises and making some teams independent. Halo development is moving from Halo Studios to a new Activision-led team, while the changes further weaken Xbox’s traditional identity as a console-focused…

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Activision to lead next Halo game as Xbox cuts 268 jobs

  • Xbox has eliminated another 268 roles.
  • Activision will lead development of the next Halo game.
  • The cuts are about three-quarters through Xbox’s 3,200-job restructuring.

Xbox has cut a further 268 jobs across Halo Studios, other first-party teams, and central management functions as part of its wider restructuring. The reorganisation will place Activision in charge of developing the next Halo game through a new dedicated team, while a smaller Halo Studios group continues…

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Xbox is merging its Forza developers into a single studio

  • Playground Games and Turn 10 merge into single Forza and Fable studio
  • Forza Motorsport's future uncertain following Turn 10's closure
  • Part of wider Xbox organisational restructuring and studio consolidation

Microsoft is merging Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios into a single combined studio as part of a major Xbox restructuring. The two studios, which have worked as partners for over a decade, will now focus their efforts on the Forza Horizon and Fable franchises. This consolidation raises…

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Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staffers and Ninja Theory may close

  • Microsoft laying off 268 Xbox staff as part of broader restructuring affecting 3,200 roles
  • Ninja Theory heading for closure after failed sale deals; other studios being divested or transferred
  • Activision taking control of major franchises including Halo and Sea of Thieves

Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox employees as part of a major restructuring of its gaming business, described as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history." The cuts are part of a larger plan affecting 3,200 roles during Microsoft's financial year ending June 2027, with the company roughly…

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Activision to lead next Halo game amid sweeping Xbox reorganisation

  • Activision will develop the next flagship Halo game.
  • Xbox is cutting 268 more roles.
  • Several studios and major franchises are being reorganised.

Microsoft is restructuring Xbox’s first-party studios, transferring several major franchises between teams and cutting 268 roles. Activision will take over development of the next flagship Halo game, while Halo Studios retains a smaller team supporting existing titles; the changes mark a major shift in the franchise’s direction and…

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Steam users can access VR through free SteamVR software

  • SteamVR enables VR gaming through Steam with compatible hardware.
  • Setup involves installing the app, connecting devices and defining your play area.
  • Advanced tools manage safety, performance, graphics and motion comfort.

Steam users can access virtual reality now through SteamVR, without waiting for Valve’s £1,000 Steam Frame headset. SteamVR links compatible headsets to the Steam launcher, allowing users to play VR games, access their desktop and adjust settings; it supports devices from Valve, HTC, Meta/Oculus and other manufacturers. To…

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I taught an old man new tunes in rhythm-action shopkeeper sim Mr. Records, and now you can try the demo yourself

  • Rhythm-action game with shop management features demo on Steam
  • Gameplay excels at rhythm mechanics; shop management still developing
  • Features original diverse soundtrack and character-driven narrative

Mr. Records, a hybrid rhythm-action and vinyl shop management game by Glee-Cheese Studio, has released its demo on Steam following a positive reception at Summer Game Fest 2026. The game successfully delivers the engaging, rhythmic experience expected from the genre, with the writer praising its ability to induce…

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