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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.
2021
Xbox announces 20th-anniversary celebration livestream
Xbox Game Studios announced that an Xbox Anniversary Celebration livestream would take place on November 15 at 10 a.m. PT to mark 20 years since the console launched.
2021
Xbox Game Studios clarifies Fable announcement speculation
Xbox Game Studios apologized for confusing fans with its posts and clarified that it had no major game news or information about Playground Games’ upcoming Fable game to share on Monday.
2021
Tell Me Why wins two Pégases awards
DONTNOD Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios announced that Tell Me Why won the Best Message-Bearer Game and Best Narrative Design awards at the Pégases 2021 ceremony, held on March 17.