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Several studios in Microsoft Corp's Xbox gaming division are in active negotiations to spin off to thwart closure as part of a broader reorganisation.
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Montreal, San Francisco, Cambridge (England)
Who
Microsoft Corp's Xbox gaming division, Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Asha Sharma, Craig Duncan
What
Several studios in Microsoft Corp's Xbox gaming division are in active negotiations to spin off to thwart closure as part of a broader reorganisation.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT · 4h 15m ago
Where
Montreal, San Francisco, Cambridge (England) ·
Why
The potential closures are part of a broader reorganisation overseen by new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who noted plummeting revenue and margins and intends to prioritise the biggest franchises.
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How this affects you
Gaming studios under Microsoft's Xbox division, including award-winning developers, are facing potential closure or spin-offs, indicating significant strategic shifts within Xbox that could lead to job losses and impact the future of several game franchises. This reorganisation follows recent layoffs and aims to refocus the company's gaming strategy.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading4h 15m agoSeveral studios in Microsoft Corp's Xbox gaming division are in active negotiations to spin off to thwart closure as part of a broader reorganisation.
- Technology4h 48m agoTwo senior leaders, Craig Duncan and Louise O’Connor, are leaving Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios amidst concerns about potential layoffs and restructuring.Open article