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Xbox Moves Rare and Halo Franchise to Activistion, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts Amid Studio Overhaul
In a sweeping announcement posted on Xbox Wire this morning, Microsoft disclosed a series of dramatic changes to its gaming portfolio that will reshape the future of several well‑known studios. The most headline‑grabbing move is the transfer of the storied UK developer Rare, along with the ownership of the Halo franchise, to Activision. At the same time, the company confirmed that it will begin a…
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Hands Rare and Halo Franchise to Activision, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts Amid Studio Reorganization
In a sweeping announcement posted on Xbox Wire early this morning, Microsoft disclosed a series of dramatic changes affecting several of its most recognizable studios. The company confirmed that the storied UK developer Rare, along with the rights to the Halo franchise, will be transferred to Activision. At the same time, Xbox revealed that Ninja Theory is slated for closure after two attempted s…
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Moves Rare and Halo Franchise to Activivision, Plans Ninja Theory Shutdown, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts in Studio Overhaul
In a sweeping announcement posted on Xbox Wire early this morning, Microsoft disclosed a series of major restructuring moves that will reshape its first‑party development landscape. The headline actions include transferring the storied UK studio Rare, along with the ownership of the Halo franchise, to Activision; initiating a formal consultation process that could lead to the closure of Ninja The…
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Moves Rare and Halo Franchise to Activivision, Plans Ninja Theory Shutdown, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts Amid Studio Overhaul
Xbox has taken a series of dramatic steps that will reshape its first‑party portfolio. In a single Xbox Wire announcement, the company disclosed that the storied UK studio Rare, together with the rights to the Halo franchise, will be transferred to Activision. At the same time, the firm revealed that Ninja Theory is slated for closure after failed sale attempts, and it confirmed that another 268 …
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Moves Rare and Halo Franchise to Activision, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory, and Announces Additional 268 Job Reductions Amid Studio Overhaul
In a sweeping announcement posted on Xbox Wire this morning, Microsoft disclosed a series of dramatic changes affecting several of its first‑party studios. The most headline‑grabbing moves involve transferring the storied UK developer Rare, along with the ownership of the Halo franchise, to Activision. At the same time, the company confirmed that Ninja Theory will be slated for closure after fail…
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Hands Rare and Halo Franchise to Activision, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts Amid Studio Overhaul
Xbox has announced a sweeping reorganization that sees the storied UK studio Rare and the rights to the Halo franchise transferred to Activision, the planned closure of Ninja Theory, and a further reduction of 268 positions across Halo Studios, other first‑party studios, and Xbox Game Studios’ central functions. The details were revealed in an Xbox Wire blog post released early this morning, conf…
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Hands Rare and Halo Franchise to Activision, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts Amid Studio Overhaul
Xbox has taken a series of dramatic steps that reshape its internal studio landscape and its flagship franchises. In a single announcement posted on Xbox Wire, the company confirmed that the historic UK studio Rare, along with the ownership of the Halo franchise, will now be managed by Activision. At the same time, Xbox revealed that Ninja Theory is slated for closure, and it disclosed a further …
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Hands Rare and Halo Franchise to Activision, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts Amid Studio Overhaul
Xbox has announced a sweeping reorganization that will see the storied UK studio Rare and the ownership of the Halo franchise transferred to Activator, the imminent closure of Ninja Theory, and a further wave of job reductions affecting 268 positions across Halo Studios, other first‑party studios and Xbox Game Studios’ central functions. The details were released in an Xbox Wire blog post earlier…
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Shifts Rare and Halo Franchises to Activision, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory, and Announces 268 Additional Job Cuts Amid Studio Reorg
Xbox has unveiled a sweeping reorganization that moves the storied UK studio Rare and the Halo franchise into Activision’s portfolio, initiates the closure process for Ninja Theory, and trims another 268 positions across Halo Studios, other first‑party teams, and central Xbox Game Studios functions. The announcement arrived this morning via an Xbox Wire blog post, following earlier rumors of exte…
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Hands Rare and Halo Franchise to Activition, Plans Ninja Theory Shutdown, and Announces Additional 268 Job Reductions Amid Studio Overhaul
In a sweeping announcement posted on Xbox Wire this morning, Microsoft revealed a series of dramatic organisational changes that will reshape its first‑party gaming landscape. The most headline‑grabbing move is the transfer of the iconic British studio Rare, along with the ownership of the Halo franchise, to Activision. At the same time, the company confirmed that Ninja Theory is slated for closu…
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.