Microsoft restructures Xbox and transfers franchises to Activision

Microsoft announces a major restructuring of its Xbox studios.

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Activision takes over the Halo, Sea of Thieves, and Age of Empires franchises, while 268 layoffs are confirmed.

This reorganization follows earlier job cuts and studio sales earlier this year.

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