Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has transferred development of the next mainline Halo title to Activision, the studio behind Call of Duty and a core asset of Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition. The move follows a series of layoffs at Halo Studios—formerly 343 Industries, which was rebranded less than a year ago—and a history of uneven critical reception for Halo 4, 5 and Infinite, attributed by insiders to management inefficiencies and reliance on contractors. Activision secured regulatory approval after navigating antitrust scrutiny, positioning its multi‑studio pipeline [...]

Microsoft announced that Activision will develop the next mainline Halo title, following a major restructuring of Xbox studios that includes 268 layoffs, primarily at Halo Studios. The cuts are part of Xbox chief Asha Sharma’s “reset” after earlier reductions that saw 1,600 employees depart in the summer, bringing the company roughly three‑quarters through its announced overhaul. Halo Studios will be reduced to a small team that supports existing Halo products, while a new, purpose‑built group within Activision [...]

Squanch Games’ 2019 PlayStation 4 title Trover Saves the Universe was removed from the PlayStation Store and all digital storefronts this week without prior notice. The action‑platformer, known for its off‑beat humor, voice work by Rick and Morty co‑creator Justin Roiland, and optional PSVR mode, had maintained a Metacritic score of 76. No explanation was offered by the developer or publisher for the sudden delisting, prompting frustration among fans who can no longer purchase the game digitally. Physical [...]

A new Injustice title is confirmed after a stunt‑worker’s résumé revealed motion‑capture work for the unreleased game. Mackensi Emory’s CV listed Supergirl and Batwoman as characters he performed, confirming both will appear in the sequel. Supergirl’s inclusion aligns with her prominent role in Injustice 2, while Batwoman’s presence is unexpected because the character is dead in the series’ established canon. The roster addition suggests NetherRealm may reboot the storyline rather than continue the previous narrative. The résumé also named [...]

Xbox announced a reorganization of its first‑party studios, moving Rare and World's Edge under Activision Blizzard and assigning stewardship of the Halo franchise to the Call of Duty publisher. Halo, previously managed by 343 Industries (now Halo Studios) since Microsoft’s 2007 split from Bungie, will be developed by a formed team within Activision, while Halo Studios will shift to a support role and see staff reductions. Activision president Rob Kostich pledged to “make the greatest Halo game [...]

Blizzard announced a slate of new titles at BlizzCon 2026, including Diablo 5, a StarCraft open‑world shooter, a new World of Warcraft game and a Warcraft III campaign, with some releases slated as far as 2030. A week later, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier confirmed that layoffs at Blizzard are “imminent,” despite the studio’s recent showcase. Microsoft’s Xbox division is undergoing a second wave of cuts, having already eliminated 2,680 jobs and merged or closed several studios such as Ninja Theory and [...]

Bungie announced a comprehensive update for its PlayStation 5 titles Destiny 2 and Marathon. The company will re‑release Destiny 2’s vaulted expansions—The Red War, Curse of Osiris, Warmind, and Forsaken—while outlining a new content pipeline. Marathon will receive a deeper survival experience with core updates and balance changes, maintaining PvE, PvP, and PvPvE options. The announcement follows recent layoffs and the end of Destiny 2 live‑service support, signaling a shift in Bungie’s studio strategy.