eurogamer.net
Oct 31, 2026
Forza director, who’d been with Turn 10 for 27 years leaves Microsoft, following studios merger with Playground Games
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Dan Greenawalt, founder and long‑time director of Turn 10 Games, has retired after 27 years with Microsoft. His departure follows the merger of Turn 10 with Playground Games, part of Xbox’s broader restructuring that included 3,200 layoffs and four studio closures. An internal memo from Playground’s head, Trevor Williams, praised Greenawalt’s role in launching Project Gotham Racing, founding Turn 10, and creating the Forza franchise. The merger will see the combined teams collaborate on future Forza and Fable titles.
💡 Why It Matters
- · Greenawalt’s exit marks the end of an era for one of Microsoft’s most influential game studios, underscoring the shifting priorities within the company’s gaming division.
- · The consolidation with Playground Games signals a strategic pivot toward unified development pipelines for flagship franchises.
