The Verge
Xbox is barely Xbox anymore
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Microsoft announced consolidation of Xbox gaming studios and workforce reductions affecting approximately 3,200 employees. The company did not specify which studios would close or details on the consolidation plan in available statements. Xbox operates multiple development studios across different regions and genres.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/games/998758/xbox-activision-blizzard