Halo Studios may transfer to Activision Blizzard King (ABK) amid a rumored Xbox‑wide studio consolidation, sources say.
Leaker Confirms Potential Relocation
Industry chatter from leaker NateTheHate on ResetEra claims Halo will fall under ABK, while other Microsoft properties shift elsewhere. He also warned that Halo Studios could be included in a forthcoming lay‑off wave.
Layoffs and Market Performance Push Move
Spring layoffs followed Halo: Campaign Evolved’s lukewarm reception and poor sales, and a second round could reinforce Microsoft’s decision to hand the IP to a rival publisher.
Future Development Under ABK
Should the move occur, ABK may once again outsource work—examples include Ninja Theory and Rare—while the original studio supplies oversight. The deal would overlap with Call of Duty’s busy schedule, so a new Halo title remains some distance away.
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Xbox’s announced reshuffle would see multiple studios merge, setting the stage for changes across Microsoft’s gaming ecosystem. Whether the shift will alter Halo’s trajectory remains to be confirmed, but the move to ABK could signal a strategic pivot in the franchise’s future.
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