Xbox - "Continuing Our Reset" - 'First, we are eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management and central functions layer.'
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September 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Xbox - "Continuing Our Reset" - 'First, we are eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management and central functions layer.'
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Xbox Game Studios started 2026 with 12 dev studios plus publishing
MS has since divested XGS studios or shifted them to Activision/Bethesda. Halo Studios shipped a game in late July; its fate announced today
3 lead XGS studios remain: Coalition, Playground, InXile, all shipping games fairly soon
MS has since divested XGS studios or shifted them to Activision/Bethesda. Halo Studios shipped a game in late July; its fate announced today
3 lead XGS studios remain: Coalition, Playground, InXile, all shipping games fairly soon
NEW: Nearly 300 more jobs cut at Microsoft's gaming team (part of 3,200 announced in July). Majority at Halo Studios, reduced to support
Ninja Theory facing potential closure
Halo to Activision (dev and publishing)
Rare to Activision, too
Obsidian to Bethesda
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Ninja Theory facing potential closure
Halo to Activision (dev and publishing)
Rare to Activision, too
Obsidian to Bethesda
www.gamefile.news/p/xbox-halo-...
Microsoft makes big cuts at Halo Studios, shifts franchise to Activision
Deal to sell Ninja Theory falls through, dimming studio’s prospects
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September 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Xbox Game Studios started 2026 with 12 dev studios plus publishing
MS has since divested XGS studios or shifted them to Activision/Bethesda. Halo Studios shipped a game in late July; its fate announced today
3 lead XGS studios remain: Coalition, Playground, InXile, all shipping games fairly soon
MS has since divested XGS studios or shifted them to Activision/Bethesda. Halo Studios shipped a game in late July; its fate announced today
3 lead XGS studios remain: Coalition, Playground, InXile, all shipping games fairly soon
In yet another reorganization, Microsoft has made the decision to lay off 268 people from Halo Studios, other first party studios, and its XGS management teams. https://bit.ly/4AqvKDJ
September 22, 2026 at 3:17 PM
In yet another reorganization, Microsoft has made the decision to lay off 268 people from Halo Studios, other first party studios, and its XGS management teams. https://bit.ly/4AqvKDJ
Indy being Xbox Cloud save aware on Steam should be the standard moving forward for all XGS, Bethesda and Activison games
All my progress and achievements following me wherever I go truly makes any device an Xbox
All my progress and achievements following me wherever I go truly makes any device an Xbox
December 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Indy being Xbox Cloud save aware on Steam should be the standard moving forward for all XGS, Bethesda and Activison games
All my progress and achievements following me wherever I go truly makes any device an Xbox
All my progress and achievements following me wherever I go truly makes any device an Xbox
Before tonight's game, the #NJDevils' power play was averaging 11.2 xGs per 60 minutes.
The 2nd place Avalanche are averaging 9.75 xGs per 60. That's how insane NJD's power play has been. The 2nd-place Avs aren't even really close.
The 2nd place Avalanche are averaging 9.75 xGs per 60. That's how insane NJD's power play has been. The 2nd-place Avs aren't even really close.
December 3, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Before tonight's game, the #NJDevils' power play was averaging 11.2 xGs per 60 minutes.
The 2nd place Avalanche are averaging 9.75 xGs per 60. That's how insane NJD's power play has been. The 2nd-place Avs aren't even really close.
The 2nd place Avalanche are averaging 9.75 xGs per 60. That's how insane NJD's power play has been. The 2nd-place Avs aren't even really close.
Me, before reading XGs latest post: "Oh, these pictures look like Cocona had top surgery! That's cool, I wonder what the concept is. Or maybe it's a tattoo?"
Me, AFTER reading XGs latest post: "COCONA GOT TOP SURGERY?????"
Me, AFTER reading XGs latest post: "COCONA GOT TOP SURGERY?????"
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Me, before reading XGs latest post: "Oh, these pictures look like Cocona had top surgery! That's cool, I wonder what the concept is. Or maybe it's a tattoo?"
Me, AFTER reading XGs latest post: "COCONA GOT TOP SURGERY?????"
Me, AFTER reading XGs latest post: "COCONA GOT TOP SURGERY?????"
The Preds had a 5-minute major in the 3rd, and the #NJDevils still held them to 1.09 xGs at all strengths.
That was a pretty dominant performance.
That was a pretty dominant performance.
November 26, 2024 at 2:44 AM
The Preds had a 5-minute major in the 3rd, and the #NJDevils still held them to 1.09 xGs at all strengths.
That was a pretty dominant performance.
That was a pretty dominant performance.
From Hellblade 2 to Senua in 3 is also impressive. Would say XGS and Nintendo itself has some "better budgeted" games.
June 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
From Hellblade 2 to Senua in 3 is also impressive. Would say XGS and Nintendo itself has some "better budgeted" games.
Meta geht mit XGS Energy neue Wege in Sachen Grundlast: 150 MW skalierbare Geothermie für Rechenzentren in New Mexico.
Die Technik braucht weder Wasser noch poröses Gestein – und passt in eine Welt, die KI antreibt.
Noch Pilot, bald Infrastruktur?
🧠 Artikel: www.cleanthinking.de/xgs-energy-m...
Die Technik braucht weder Wasser noch poröses Gestein – und passt in eine Welt, die KI antreibt.
Noch Pilot, bald Infrastruktur?
🧠 Artikel: www.cleanthinking.de/xgs-energy-m...
XGS Energy: Meta setzt auf Geothermie für KI-Rechenzentren
XGS Energy: Meta setzt auf 150 MW fortschrittliche Geothermie in New Mexico – ein Testfall für skalierbare, wasserunabhängige Grundlastenergie.
www.cleanthinking.de
June 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Meta geht mit XGS Energy neue Wege in Sachen Grundlast: 150 MW skalierbare Geothermie für Rechenzentren in New Mexico.
Die Technik braucht weder Wasser noch poröses Gestein – und passt in eine Welt, die KI antreibt.
Noch Pilot, bald Infrastruktur?
🧠 Artikel: www.cleanthinking.de/xgs-energy-m...
Die Technik braucht weder Wasser noch poröses Gestein – und passt in eine Welt, die KI antreibt.
Noch Pilot, bald Infrastruktur?
🧠 Artikel: www.cleanthinking.de/xgs-energy-m...
Microsoft has given development duty of the next Halo game to Call of Duty's Activision, after eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management. https://bit.ly/4cUNWeP
September 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Microsoft has given development duty of the next Halo game to Call of Duty's Activision, after eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management. https://bit.ly/4cUNWeP
we're at the point of running around in circles
Xbox is multi-plat and we know they are still making hardware.
it's uncharted territory and no one has an idea if this will work so everything is TBD
games from XGS are on the way regardless of where you play them and that IMHO should be the focus
Xbox is multi-plat and we know they are still making hardware.
it's uncharted territory and no one has an idea if this will work so everything is TBD
games from XGS are on the way regardless of where you play them and that IMHO should be the focus
February 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
we're at the point of running around in circles
Xbox is multi-plat and we know they are still making hardware.
it's uncharted territory and no one has an idea if this will work so everything is TBD
games from XGS are on the way regardless of where you play them and that IMHO should be the focus
Xbox is multi-plat and we know they are still making hardware.
it's uncharted territory and no one has an idea if this will work so everything is TBD
games from XGS are on the way regardless of where you play them and that IMHO should be the focus
"Xbox Reset" continues:
• Lay-offs across Halo Studios, first-party studios, and XGS management & central functions
• Halo Studios now only a small team that will continue supporting the Halo community and games in-market
• World’s Edge, Rare now under Activision
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
• Lay-offs across Halo Studios, first-party studios, and XGS management & central functions
• Halo Studios now only a small team that will continue supporting the Halo community and games in-market
• World’s Edge, Rare now under Activision
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
September 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM
"Xbox Reset" continues:
• Lay-offs across Halo Studios, first-party studios, and XGS management & central functions
• Halo Studios now only a small team that will continue supporting the Halo community and games in-market
• World’s Edge, Rare now under Activision
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
• Lay-offs across Halo Studios, first-party studios, and XGS management & central functions
• Halo Studios now only a small team that will continue supporting the Halo community and games in-market
• World’s Edge, Rare now under Activision
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
Think your point is sound and it confuses me so many focused on XGS. Perhaps it's reporting structure, perhaps it's XGS has small stable and they then also work with third party devs. It doesn't seem THAT weird to reduce XGS responsibilities.
September 24, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Think your point is sound and it confuses me so many focused on XGS. Perhaps it's reporting structure, perhaps it's XGS has small stable and they then also work with third party devs. It doesn't seem THAT weird to reduce XGS responsibilities.
Cocona is so cool for coming out as transmasc (he/they) and the fact that XGs company’s CEO posted about it in support is so great
December 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Cocona is so cool for coming out as transmasc (he/they) and the fact that XGs company’s CEO posted about it in support is so great
Xbox Game Studios Suddenly Looks Very Different In New Fan-Made Infographic (Image: @klobrille) (Repost)
Xbox Game Studios Suddenly Looks Very Different In New Fan-Made Infographic
Just a handful of studios left under the XGS umbrella
www.purexbox.com
September 23, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Xbox Game Studios Suddenly Looks Very Different In New Fan-Made Infographic (Image: @klobrille) (Repost)
5v5 heat map for the first 2 periods. Been all #NJDevils.
They've generated 1.48 xGs compared to just 0.35 for the Isles. They're allowing next to nothing and creating a ton of grade-A looks.
They've generated 1.48 xGs compared to just 0.35 for the Isles. They're allowing next to nothing and creating a ton of grade-A looks.
September 27, 2026 at 1:19 AM
5v5 heat map for the first 2 periods. Been all #NJDevils.
They've generated 1.48 xGs compared to just 0.35 for the Isles. They're allowing next to nothing and creating a ton of grade-A looks.
They've generated 1.48 xGs compared to just 0.35 for the Isles. They're allowing next to nothing and creating a ton of grade-A looks.
Kind of wild/tragic to consider that this was one of the first Xbox Series games announced back when it was barely a seed of an idea and now it’s likely they have canceled it years later.
Maybe at some point someone needs to point the finger at the way XGS is run from a software point of view.
Maybe at some point someone needs to point the finger at the way XGS is run from a software point of view.
[VGC] Sources: Everwild has been cancelled as Xbox layoffs hit Rare
www.resetera.com/threads/12...
www.resetera.com/threads/12...
July 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Kind of wild/tragic to consider that this was one of the first Xbox Series games announced back when it was barely a seed of an idea and now it’s likely they have canceled it years later.
Maybe at some point someone needs to point the finger at the way XGS is run from a software point of view.
Maybe at some point someone needs to point the finger at the way XGS is run from a software point of view.
Xbox Game Studios Suddenly Looks Very Different In New Fan-Made Infographic (Image: @klobrille)
Xbox Game Studios Suddenly Looks Very Different In New Fan-Made Infographic
Just a handful of studios left under the XGS umbrella
www.purexbox.com
September 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Xbox Game Studios Suddenly Looks Very Different In New Fan-Made Infographic (Image: @klobrille)
Meta teams with XGS Energy to build a 150 MW geothermal power plant
Meta teams with XGS Energy to build a 150 MW geothermal power plant | TechCrunch
XGS Energy will build the new power plant in New Mexico.
techcrunch.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Meta teams with XGS Energy to build a 150 MW geothermal power plant
Die beiden Fritzboxen 5630 und 5630 XGS ähneln stark dem 5590er-Modell. Sie beherrschen Wi-Fi 7 statt 6, allerdings in abgespeckter Form. #Fritzbox
Fritzbox 5630 und 5630 XGS kommen für Glaserfaseranschlüsse
Die beiden Fritzboxen 5630 und 5630 XGS ähneln stark dem 5590er-Modell. Sie beherrschen Wi-Fi 7 statt 6, allerdings in abgespeckter Form.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Die beiden Fritzboxen 5630 und 5630 XGS ähneln stark dem 5590er-Modell. Sie beherrschen Wi-Fi 7 statt 6, allerdings in abgespeckter Form. #Fritzbox
En Italie, la flottille pour Gaza bouscule les consciences
➡️ https://l.la-croix.com/XGS
➡️ https://l.la-croix.com/XGS
October 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
En Italie, la flottille pour Gaza bouscule les consciences
➡️ https://l.la-croix.com/XGS
➡️ https://l.la-croix.com/XGS
The Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale is live on Steam! Don't miss out on grabbing Avowed, Flight Sim, Forza, Age, Sea of Thieves or another XGS favorites before the sale ends May 8th! 🏃♂️💨
store.steampowered.com/sale/XboxPub...
store.steampowered.com/sale/XboxPub...
April 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale is live on Steam! Don't miss out on grabbing Avowed, Flight Sim, Forza, Age, Sea of Thieves or another XGS favorites before the sale ends May 8th! 🏃♂️💨
store.steampowered.com/sale/XboxPub...
store.steampowered.com/sale/XboxPub...
Die beiden Fritzbox-Topmodelle 5690 Pro und 5690 XGS erhalten ein Firmware-Update auf FritzOS 8.20. Mit dabei ist der neue Online-Monitor. #Fritzbox
Fritzbox 5690 Pro und XGS bekommen FritzOS 8.20
Die beiden Fritzbox-Topmodelle 5690 Pro und 5690 XGS erhalten ein Firmware-Update auf FritzOS 8.20. Mit dabei ist der neue Online-Monitor.
www.heise.de
February 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Die beiden Fritzbox-Topmodelle 5690 Pro und 5690 XGS erhalten ein Firmware-Update auf FritzOS 8.20. Mit dabei ist der neue Online-Monitor. #Fritzbox
July 20, 2026 at 1:40 PM