Call of Duty’s Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs

Xbox is undergoing significant changes, including cutting hundreds of jobs and altering the production of its iconic Halo franchise. The company is in the midst of a major restructuring, which has already resulted in 1,600 job losses, with a total of 3,600 planned. The studio responsible for Halo will see future game development taken over by Call of Duty publisher Activision. This shift raises questions about the future of Halo, once considered Xbox’s “crown jewel.” Additionally, Xbox is facing challenges with other studios, such as Ninja Theory, which is entering consultation for a potential closure after failed buyout attempts. Xbox’s restructuring aims to address issues within its gaming division, which has struggled with slow growth despite successes like Game Pass. Rising computing and hardware costs have also pressured the company. Halo Studios will continue supporting existing games but will not focus on new releases. QUESTION: How might the changes in Xbox’s strategy and the shift in Halo’s development impact the gaming community and the future of the franchise?