Fortune reports that Xbox has layoff rounds planned for October, November and January. CEO Asha Sharma has cut 1,868 people so far as part of plans to reduce headcount by 3,200 over the next year, and Fortune notes layoff plans can change.
An earlier TL;DR credited Eurogamer for the Xbox layoff schedule and cited a September cut of 268 roles that our sourcing did not support. The schedule comes from Fortune, which reports Xbox has cut 1,868 people so far toward 3,200 planned cuts. Source: https://fortune.com/2026/10/20/the-non-gamer-ceo-racing-to-save-microsofts-xbox/
The Coalition, developer of Gears of War: E-Day, stands out as one area of uncertainty.
Xbox is internally estimating next-gen Helix consoles at between $1,200 and $1,800.
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A union delegate told Le Monde that Arkane Lyon faces closure by November 13 unless a buyer is found, with 217 jobs at risk. Microsoft says it is still exploring options and seeking a partner for the studio's next project.
Auroch Digital, the Bristol studio behind Boltgun 2, said it has begun a redundancy consultation affecting around a quarter of roles as it restructures. It is owned by Roundtable Interactive. Support for Boltgun 2 and Warhammer Survivors (launching Nov 10) will continue. It gave no headcount.
FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods, its Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, until 2027. The studio is using the extra time to refine game rules and balance after positive feedback from an August network test.
Skydance requires staff to return to offices five days a week and provides voluntary buyout options while merging Warner Bros. with Paramount under the $110 billion deal.
Nintendo has scheduled its next Indie World showcase for October 28 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation lasts roughly 15 minutes and will highlight games arriving on the Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2.
