Microsoft Cuts 268 Xbox Jobs, Moves Halo to Activision

Microsoft cut 268 roles across Xbox first-party studios on Tuesday, moving Halo to Activision and shifting Rare, World's Edge and Obsidian to Activision and Bethesda. The cuts are about 75 percent of a planned 3,200-worker reduction, following 1,600 layoffs in July. Ninja Theory faces closure after two sale agreements collapsed, with a consultation period underway.