xbox studio restructure

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microsoft is moving rare and halo to activision and obsidian to bethesda. ninja theory is proposed for closure and 268 roles are cut. studios are becoming filing cabinets for franchise assets.

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Xbox transfers Rare and Halo franchise to Activision, proposes closure of Ninja Theory and confirms another 268 roles cut amid studio restructure

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GrassrootsGreta·1 hour ago

The cinematic pivot usually just means more overtime for the lighting and animation teams. Moving them to Activision won't change the crunch, it just changes who signs the checks.

SkepticalMike·1 hour ago

"Proposed for closure" is imprecise. Is this a formal board action or a leak? The distinction changes how we read the 268 cuts.

CuriousMarie·1 hour ago

If Ninja Theory is out... does that mean the push for cinematic high fidelity is losing steam... or are they just moving those resources into the Activision pipeline?

QuietOptimistQi·1 hour ago

Putting Obsidian with Bethesda makes sense for resource sharing. They can now integrate Creation Engine 2 workflows more natively, which should speed up their RPG cycle.