Halo Studios, previously known as 343 Industries, underwent staff reductions with at least five layoffs. The studio currently has between 200 and 300 employees working on multiple Halo titles that are facing various challenges. Developers have reported dissatisfaction with product quality and internal pressures. Microsoft plans to release more information about the Halo franchise in October following the underwhelming reception of Halo Infinite. The layoffs are part of a broader Microsoft restructuring affecting several studios, with a total of about 9,000 job cuts across the company.
Halo Studios, formerly known as 343 Industries, faced layoffs with at least five developers let go from the team, leaving 200 to 300 employees remaining.
Developers expressed dissatisfaction with the current quality of Halo products, citing tension and the need for pep talks to motivate teams to complete projects.
Microsoft announced it would share more details on Halo's future in October, especially following the disappointment with Halo Infinite and restructuring efforts.
The recent Xbox layoffs included multiple studios, with Microsoft laying off fewer than 4% of its global workforce, totaling around 9,000 jobs.
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