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- 1Activision to take over Halo in Xbox reorganization●Activision is taking over Halo as part of a Xbox shake-up
Activision is taking over the Halo franchise as part of a broader reorganization at Microsoft's Xbox gaming division. The shake-up reportedly also involves layoffs, with development duties shifting between studios. Halo has long been the flagship series of Xbox developer 343 Industries, so the move marks a significant change in how Microsoft manages one of its most valuable gaming properties.
- 2Halo struggles as Xbox carries on with job cuts▼COLUMN: 'Halo' continues to suffer as Xbox continues job-slashing 'reset'
A new column argues that the Halo franchise keeps deteriorating while Xbox presses ahead with a 'reset' marked by waves of layoffs. The piece links the shooter series' declining fortunes to Microsoft's broader cost-cutting across its gaming division, suggesting repeated staff reductions have hurt the studio's ability to rebuild the flagship franchise.