Former Halo Devs React To Mass Layoffs And The Activision Takeover: ‘Absolutely Brutal To See That Studio Reduced To A Shell’

Bonnie Ross, Kiki Wolfkill, and Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto were among the many former Halo devs reacting to the news
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Microsoft is cutting 268 Xbox roles as Activision takes over Halo. This is a simple restructuring, not a broader panic signal for MSFT stock

Xbox business is entering a decisive stage of consolidation even as the company’s core financial engine gathers pace. On Sept. 22, Microsoft eliminated 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party teams,
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Devs From The Coalition, World's Edge, And Other Xbox Studios Confirm Layoffs

Yesterday, Xbox announced a further 268 job cuts across Halo Studios and other first-party development teams. Although the post detailed a major restructuring that'll see things like Halo move under Activision,

CONFIRMED: Microsoft Hands Halo to Call of Duty Developer Activision as Part of Seismic Xbox Studios Shakeup

With Halo Studios gutted, Microsoft has handed Halo to Activision. Activision will develop "the next Halo title," Booty said, "led by a new, purpose-built team that is separate from ongoing development and plans for Call of Duty. A small team at Halo Studios will continue supporting the Halo community and games in-market."