Xbox Layoffs Impact Studios and Reshape Gaming Strategy

Xbox implemented significant layoffs across its gaming division, leading to studio closures and staff reductions at developers like the Bond and Hitman studio. These changes follow an admission that Microsoft's streaming strategy failed and have left other studios, including Obsidian, uncertain about future projects, while Xbox also announced new Game Pass additions.

7 Jul, 14:13 — 7 Jul, 20:59

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Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing significant restructuring, marked by widespread layoffs and a re-evaluation of its exclusive titles strategy. This comes as the company shifts its focus away from a previous strategy, reportedly involving a failed streaming initiative, and towards a more diversified approach to its gaming ecosystem.

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bloombergHigh28d ago

Behind Xbox’s Big Layoffs, a Streaming Strategy That Failed - Bloomberg.com

Behind Xbox’s Big Layoffs, a Streaming Strategy That Failed Bloomberg.com

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ignMostly Factual28d ago

Bond and Hitman Developer Closing a Studio and Laying Off Staff After Xbox Pulls Funding

Hitman and 007: First Light developer IO Interactive will close one of its studios and lay off an unknown number of staff, after Xbox pulled funding for an upcoming project.

By Tom Phillips

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nmeMostly Factual28d ago