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- 1Activision takes over Halo in Xbox reorganization▼Activision is taking over Halo as part of a Xbox shake-up
Activision is taking over the Halo franchise as part of a broader Xbox restructuring at Microsoft, according to a report by The Verge. The shake-up shifts responsibility for Microsoft's flagship shooter series from Halo Studios to the Call of Duty publisher, and the change is being discussed alongside reports of layoffs connected to the reorganization.
- 2Halo struggles as Xbox carries on with job cuts▼COLUMN: 'Halo' continues to suffer as Xbox continues job-slashing 'reset'
A new column argues that the Halo franchise keeps deteriorating while Xbox presses ahead with a 'reset' marked by waves of layoffs. The piece links the shooter series' declining fortunes to Microsoft's broader cost-cutting across its gaming division, suggesting repeated staff reductions have hurt the studio's ability to rebuild the flagship franchise.