The Xbox Big Reset: Studio Closures, Layoffs & Massive Restructuring Explained
Gamertag Radio · Sep 22, 2026 · 33:56
Gamertag Radio · Sep 22, 2026 · 33:56
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Danny Peña and Parris Lilly breakdown the massive news surrounding the "Xbox Big Reset". From major studio shakeups and layoffs to big organizational shifts across Halo Studios, Rare, Bethesda, and Activision, we unpack what these huge changes mean for the future of Xbox and its core franchises.
In this episode:
The Impact of Layoffs & Closures: Over 260 employees impacted across Halo Studios and Xbox Game Studios, along with the closure of Ninja Theory.
Halo Studios Moves to Activision: What does this mean for the future of the Halo franchise, multiplayer, and the next campaign?
Studio Restructuring: Rare and World's Edge under Activision, Obsidian moving under Bethesda, and Turn 10 merging with Playground Games.
The Future Roadmap: What to expect from leadership under Asha Sharma, Project Helix expectations, and the long road ahead for upcoming flagship releases.
