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Obsidian Entertainment Has Lost 60-70 Developers In Latest Layoff
The Outer Worlds and Grounded developer has been hit hard by Xbox's latest round of layoffs.
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Kotaku
· Jul 6, 2026
The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’
Though some of Xbox's most beloved studios are remaining open, the extreme layoffs spell even worse times ahead for the industry
Rock Paper Shotgun
· Jul 10, 2026
"We are the best allies to game devs": Skyrim modder shows solidarity with laid off Bethesda workers by draping union logos across Tamriel
You've heard about Microsoft's mass layoffs by now. The last few days have been filled with stories of how these cuts are affecting different studios both still and formerly owned by Xbox, with even Elder Scrolls 6 developers Bethesda not being spared, regardless of that series being one their corporate overlords are determined to squeeze more out of going forwards. Thankfully, those overlords are reciving some pushback, with unionised Bethesda staff planning protest rallies and a modder using their talents to offer players a way of showing solidarity. Read more
Mashable
· Jul 1, 2026
Xbox layoffs, studio closures could start in days
It sounds like many people at various Xbox-affiliated studios could lose their jobs soon.
ComicBook.com
· Jul 5, 2026
New Warhammer Game Saved from Cancellation
In the current gaming space, studio closures and game cancellations are unfortunately a regular occurrence. Seasoned professionals and established brands aren’t getting the chance to see the light of day, all at the behest of companies that are looking to make a profit in the increasingly tight economy. Nacon is a glaring example of that []
TechCrunch
· Jul 1, 2026
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Polygon
· Jul 7, 2026
Xbox layoffs hit The Outer Worlds 2 studio Obsidian
Obsidian Entertainment lost 25 of its staff due to the Xbox layoffs despite reportedly having several projects in the pipeline.
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Related coverage for "Obsidian Entertainment Has Lost 60-70 Developers In Latest Layoff": Kotaku — The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’. Rock Paper Shotgun — "We are the best allies to game devs": Skyrim modder shows solidarity with laid off Bethesda workers by draping union logos across Tamriel. Mashable — Xbox layoffs, studio closures could start in days. ComicBook.com — New Warhammer Game Saved from Cancellation. TechCrunch — Builders Stage agenda revealed: Practical strategies for scaling startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Polygon — Xbox layoffs hit The Outer Worlds 2 studio Obsidian