Microsoft announced on September 22, 2026 that Activision will assume oversight of the Halo franchise as part of the Xbox “Continuing Our Reset” memo. The move includes a new round of job cuts across Xbox Game Studios. 343 Industries will report into Activision Blizzard King.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why is Activision taking over Halo from Microsoft?
- A: Microsoft announced the move as part of its Xbox ‘Continuing Our Reset’ memo, shifting oversight of the Halo franchise to Activision and placing 343 Industries under Activision Blizzard King.
- Q: Will 343 Industries be shut down?
- A: No shutdown was announced. 343 Industries will now report into Activision Blizzard King instead of directly to Xbox Game Studios.
- Q: Are there job cuts related to this Halo change?
- A: Yes, Microsoft confirmed a new round of job cuts across Xbox Game Studios alongside the franchise oversight transfer.