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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 Ninja Theory Shutdown, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts Amid Studio Overhaul
Xbox disclosed a sweeping reorganization that sees the storied UK developer Rare and the rights to the Halo franchise transferred to Activision, the imminent closure of Ninja Theory, and a further reduction of 268 positions across Halo Studios, other first‑party studios, and central Xbox Game Studios functions. The announcement arrived in an Xbox Wire blog post early this morning, following earli…
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Hands Rare and Halo Franchise to Activition, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts Amid Studio Reorganization
Xbox has taken a dramatic step in its ongoing corporate reshuffle, moving the storied UK developer Rare and the rights to the Halo franchise over to Activision, announcing that Ninja Theory will likely be shut down, and revealing another round of job reductions that affect 268 positions across Halo Studios, other first‑party studios, and Xbox Game Studios’ central functions. The announcement was …
Sept. 22, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
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Xbox Moves Rare and Halo Franchise to Activators, Plans Ninja Theory Shutdown, and Announces Additional 268 Job Reductions Amid Studio Overhaul
In a sweeping announcement posted on Xbox Wire early this morning, Microsoft disclosed a series of dramatic changes affecting several of its first‑party studios. The most headline‑grabbing moves involve 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 Ninja Theory is slated for closure after …
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.
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Xbox Moves Rare and Halo Franchise to Activision, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory, and Announces Additional 268 Job Cuts Amid Studio Overhaul
In a sweeping announcement posted on Xbox Wire early this morning, Microsoft revealed a series of dramatic organizational changes that will reshape the landscape of its first‑party development ecosystem. The most headline‑grabbing move is the transfer of the storied British studio Rare, along with the ownership of the Halo intellectual property, to Activision. At the same time, the company disclo…
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 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 revealed a series of dramatic changes affecting several of its high‑profile 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 Ninja Theory is slated for closure after two se…
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 Moves Rare and Halo Franchise to Activision, Plans to Shut Down Ninja Theory and Cuts 268 Jobs Amid Studio Overhaul
Xbox announced a sweeping reorganization that places the storied UK studio Rare and the Halo franchise under Activision's control, initiates a consultation process aimed at closing Ninja Theory, and eliminates 268 positions across Halo Studios, other first‑party developers, and central Xbox Game Studios functions. The details were revealed in an Xbox Wire blog post early this morning, following e…
Sept. 22, 2026, 2:06 p.m.