World's Edge Hit with Layoffs as Xbox Restructuring Eliminates 268 Positions
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 23, 2026
Age of Empires studio World's Edge lost just under half its staff following its transfer from Xbox to Activision, with creative director Adam Isgreen among those affected. The cuts are part of a broader Xbox restructuring that eliminated 268 positions across Halo Studios, World's Edge, and other first-party developers. Ninja Theory is being shuttered entirely, while Undead Labs transitioned to independent status. The wave of cuts signals continued consolidation pressure across Microsoft's gaming portfolio.
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