Last night, Microsoft announced a massive wave of layoffs, affecting Xbox as well. Following the announcement, information began leaking to the media regarding cuts in specific gaming teams. We’ve compiled a list of the affected studios.
Note: The list is primarily based on unconfirmed reports from journalists and insiders.
- The Initiative — studio closed, Perfect Dark remake canceled.
- King — 10% of the staff or 200 people laid off.
- Bethesda — part of the staff in Europe laid off.
- ZeniMax Online Studios — number of layoffs unknown, MMORPG code-named Blackbird canceled.
- Blizzard — up to 100 people laid off, support for Warcraft Rumble discontinued.
- Turn 10 Studios — nearly half of the staff or more than 70 employees laid off.
- Rare — number of layoffs unknown, Everwild canceled.
- Raven Software — number of layoffs unknown.
- Sledgehammer Games — number of layoffs unknown.
- High Moon Studios — number of layoffs unknown.
- Undead Labs — number of layoffs unknown.
- Halo Studios — number of layoffs unknown.
Separately, ZeniMax Online Studios announced that its president, Matt Firor, will retire within the month. He has worked with the company for over 18 years.