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2026
Xbox eliminates 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and Xbox Game Studios management
As part of planned cuts impacting around 3,200 workers, Microsoft announced on September 22, 2026 the elimination of 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the Xbox Game Studios management and central functions layer. The layoffs are part of the previously announced second wave of the Xbox 'reset' outlined by CEO Asha Sharma, which follows 1,600 employees laid off in July, with 1,600 more planned over the following fiscal year.
2026
Xbox reorganizes gaming studios: Halo development moves to Activision, studios consolidated under Activision, Bethesda and King
As part of the Xbox 'reset,' Microsoft announced on September 22, 2026 a reorganization of its gaming studios: development of the Halo franchise moves to Activision under a new purpose-built team separate from the Call of Duty teams, with Halo Studios continuing primarily as a support studio; Rare and World's Edge move under the Activision umbrella; Obsidian moves out from Xbox Game Studios and under Bethesda Game Studios, refocusing on the Fallout franchise; Microsoft's casual games such as Minesweeper and Solitaire move under King; and Playground and Turn 10 merge into one studio.
2020
Hasbro announces NERF Halo blaster line for fall availability
Hasbro announced three new NERF Halo blasters, including the MA40 Blaster and two MicroShots models, planned to become available in the United States and United Kingdom starting in fall 2020.
2020
Hasbro and 343 Industries partner on licensed NERF Halo blasters
Hasbro and 343 Industries partnered to produce licensed NERF blasters based on Halo; the products were planned for sale in the United States and United Kingdom.