Microsoft Restructures Xbox Studios, Transferring Halo to Activision
Microsoft is restructuring its Xbox Studios, moving the Halo franchise to Activision and integrating Obsidian Entertainment into Bethesda. This move follows significant layoffs and the sale of some studios, with further reductions in force. These changes are expected to realign internal resources and focus on key franchises, impacting employees in cities like Redmond, Washington (47.65, -122.15) and Los Angeles, California (34.05, -118.25).