Microsoft Cuts 268 Roles at Halo Studios, Hands Next Halo to Activision as Xbox 'Reset' Continues

Microsoft announced 268 job cuts across Halo Studios and Xbox Game Studios management on Sept 22, with Xbox EVP Matt Booty saying the reset is now 'three-quarters' complete. Activision will take over development of the next Halo title with a new team separate from Call of Duty, while a small Halo Studios team keeps supporting released games. Broader Microsoft cuts across cloud, AI, marketing and research total 'fewer than 600.'