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Xbox Restructuring Brings Halo Studios Cuts and Activision Shift

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Microsoft has made further layoffs at Halo Studios amid a broader restructuring of its Xbox gaming business, according to reports from Game File and The Hollywood Reporter. Game File reported that Microsoft is shifting the *Halo* franchise to Activision, and The Hollywood Reporter reported that Activision will make the next game in the series.

Eurogamer reported confusion and frustration among gaming communities reacting to Xbox's restructuring this week.

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