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State of Decay studio Undead Labs potentially up for closure, sources claim, with Bethesda and Blizzard also facing layoffs
Microsoft may close State of Decay developers Undead Labs as part of Xbox's imminent hewing back of projects and livelihoods, with Elder Scrolls studio Bethesda and World of Warcraft creators Blizzard also facing significant layoffs in the course of what an anonymous insider has called “the biggest single cut series for Xbox. To put that quote in context, the company laid off around 1900 Microsoft gaming workers back in January 2024. Xbox unions are even now haggling with management to protect jobs or at least, ensure decent severance packages for anybody affected by the margin-boosting cull. Read more
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IGN
· Jun 30, 2026
State of Decay 3, Which Was at Xbox Games Showcase and Is Currently Running Playtests, Reportedly at Risk of Cancelation as Buyer Sought for Undead Labs
There is fresh concern for State of Decay 3 and its developer Undead Labs this morning, after reports overnight suggested both are under threat of closure as part of impending layoffs at Xbox.
Polygon
· Jun 30, 2026
Xbox might close State of Decay studio Undead Labs, report says
State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs is in danger of being shut down or sold off by Xbox. The gaming giant is preparing significant layoffs.
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· Jun 25, 2026
Xbox Layoffs Have Begun at Compulsion Games
The South of Midnight developer has been facing rumors of layoffs and even closure.
Rock Paper Shotgun
· Jul 9, 2026
"We were already running a tight ship": Elder Scrolls 6 devs are worried about Xbox's layoffs causing even more delays to the long-awaited RPG
Reports about the specific affects Microsoft's mass layoffs are having on studios like Obsidian and id Software keep rolling out. Elder Scrolls 6 makers Bethesda are no different, with staff saying that the cuts there have not just tanked morale, but let to worry about the fantasy RPG's development endinbg up a longer and more painful process as a result. Read more
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· Jul 10, 2026
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Dr Reddy's Laboratories shares extended their decline after the company delayed commercial supplies of its semaglutide product due to a quality-related API issue. While brokerages remain broadly positive on the long-term outlook, several have cut target prices and earnings estimates, citing near-term execution risks and slower product ramp-up.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Bethesda union blasts Microsoft as Xbox layoffs hit the Fallout and Elder Scrolls studio, too: "When will this cycle of cuts in pursuit of ever-greater profits end?"
Bethesda union blasts Microsoft as Xbox layoffs hit the Fallout and Elder Scrolls studio, too: "When will this cycle of cuts in pursuit of ever-greater profits end?"
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Related coverage for "State of Decay studio Undead Labs potentially up for closure, sources claim, with Bethesda and Blizzard also facing layoffs": IGN — State of Decay 3, Which Was at Xbox Games Showcase and Is Currently Running Playtests, Reportedly at Risk of Cancelation as Buyer Sought for Undead Labs. Polygon — Xbox might close State of Decay studio Undead Labs, report says. DualShockers — Xbox Layoffs Have Begun at Compulsion Games. Rock Paper Shotgun — "We were already running a tight ship": Elder Scrolls 6 devs are worried about Xbox's layoffs causing even more delays to the long-awaited RPG. Economic Times — Dr Reddy's shares crash 9% in 2 days; brokerages slash target prices after semaglutide supply disruption. What lies ahead? . https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WFriTGcW9frGoBHGKfkQxV.jpg — Bethesda union blasts Microsoft as Xbox layoffs hit the Fallout and Elder Scrolls studio, too: "When will this cycle of cuts in pursuit of ever-greater profits end?"