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Obsidian director Brandon Adler hits back at "cold take artists" as the studio shifts to a new Fallout after Xbox layoffs.

As a result of recent layoffs at Bethesda Game Studios, the development of The Elder Scrolls VI could now be even more difficult, as reported by anonymous developers.

According to the updated data, id Software developed several big titles before layoffs, including the multiplayer Doom video game and the new Perfect Dark, but they now may be canceled.

Bloomberg reveals that Xbox is considering making such franchises as Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls exclusives for its platform in the future.

It is now reported that due to massive layoffs at Xbox, id Software has lost about 50% of its employees, which might be very effective for the studio.

A new report reveals that as a result of recent layoffs at Xbox, Obsidian Entertainment has lost about 60-70 of its developers, including the art director of The Outer Worlds.

Here you will find out everything we know so far about Microsoft's restructuring process related to recent Xbox layoffs.

Microsoft confirmed their restructuring plan, according to which almost 5,000 employees from Xbox will lose their jobs as fate and various gaming studios have been revealed.

According to the new "crazy" rumor, Microsoft might decide to give the rights of Halo to Activision - possibly as part of its restructuring process.

According to the new report, Microsoft will continue to invest in MachineGames following the success of the Wolfenstein franchise and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

It's been reported that Rare, the studio behind Sea of Thieves, might also be affected by Microsoft's restructuring process and might face layoffs or even closure.

Microsoft's Xbox reset is turning into layoffs, studio closures, and canceled games after a strong June showcase.

It's been revealed that the studio director of MachineGames, Jerk Gustafsson, has now been appointed as the president of Arkane Studios.

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier denied that Obsidian could be shut down and the report that the studio is working on a new Fallout video game.

The new report suggests Obsidian Entertainment and four more gaming studios are negotiating with Microsoft to avoid possible closure.

It's been reported that Microsoft is not planning to add a disc drive in their next-generation console, Project Helix, which may be related to Sony's recent announcement.

Despite predicted numerous layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox Game Studios, Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror project, OD, is reportedly unaffected, confirmed by the new report.

According to the new report, Microsoft is considering shutting down at least five Xbox gaming studios, including Arkane, the developers of Marvel's Blade.

CWA union members publicly oppose Microsoft over the layoffs expected to hit Xbox studios in early July.

It's been confirmed that the upcoming project 1666: Amsterdam could have been published by Xbox before Microsoft stopped funding the project.

An Xbox user revealed that she received a copy of GTA 6 Ultimate Edition for free - thanks to the Microsoft Rewards bonus system.

Microsoft has revealed that prices for Xbox consoles will be increased since the 1st of August, 2026.

Skyrim's lead designer warns Xbox that faster Elder Scrolls and Fallout releases risk quality, features, and fan trust.

Halo: Campaign Evolved confirms PS5 players need an Xbox account, plus PS Plus for split-screen co-op.

A Microsoft researcher built a working neural network inside Age of Empires 2, powered by goats, to argue against AI sentience.

According to various reports, Xbox might be shutting down multiple gaming studios, and Ninja Theory and Arkane Studios are two of them.

According to the latest report, Microsoft is looking to shut down two gaming studios this year - with Compulsion Games is likely to be one of them.

According to the new report, Microsoft wants to make an MMO project set in the Halo universe similar to Destiny 2.