Undead Labs has confirmed that State of Decay 3 is still in development after the studio separated from Xbox, becoming an independent, employee-owned developer.

Xbox says it's now "roughly three-quarters of the way" to completing its planned 3,200 job cuts.

Microsoft has signalled its intention to close down Hellblade developer Ninja Theory after two deals to save the Xbox studio fell through.

Microsoft has today confirmed that the next mainline Halo game will be developed by Call of Duty maker Activision, with mass layoffs hitting Halo Studios amid a significant restructure of its Xbox studios setup.

This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally. Team, I’m writing to share several updates as part of the XBOX reset outlined earlier this year. First, we are eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management and central functions layer. The actions completed since July, inclusive of the […] The post Continuing Our Reset appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Gears of War: E-Day launches with a collab that puts a Legendary pose in your hands. We’re teaming up with Liquid Death from September 22 through November 30, bringing an in-game reward, a limited-edition merch drop, and a new way to gear up for Emergence Day. Unlock Chainsaw Flex Pick up Liquid Death Energy at […] The post Gears of War: E-Day x Liquid Death – Unlock a Legendary Pose and More appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Dune: Awakening has been out for a while on PC, but today it’s finally on XBOX. This isn’t just a port on a new platform. Over the past year we’ve been making the game more accessible and customizable for a wider group of players. Dune: Awakening is an open-world survival game set on Arrakis, the […] The post Dune: Awakening Arrives on XBOX With New Ways to Play appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Blizzard has confirmed its open-world StarCraft shooter "won't be exclusive" to Xbox platforms when it launches in 2030.

The Locust are coming to LA! Join us on September 30 for a one-night only Gears of War: E-Day takeover at Hollywood & Vine. Be among the first to go hands-on with the game ahead of the official Early Access launch, and enjoy themed food and drinks, exclusive giveaways and more. Whether you’re a longtime […] The post Gears of War: E-Day – Prepare for Emergence Day with Us in Los Angeles appeared first on XBOX Wire.

The EA Sports FC 27 10-hour EA Play trial is now available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, and XBOX on PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. If members decide to buy, their progress carries over to the full game, so they can pick up the season right where they left […] The post Welcome to The World’s Game: EA Sports FC 27 Early Access Trial with EA Play Available Today appeared first on XBOX Wire.

We’re excited to share that Hela: Of Mice & Magic will be coming to XBOX Game Pass on day one when it launches on December 1, 2026. To celebrate, we’re taking a closer look at one of the game’s core progression systems: Brewing & Remedies. Every good witch’s workshop has a few essentials: a bubbling […] The post How Remedies Shape Progression in Hela: Of Mice & Magic appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! CONTROL Resonant – […] The post Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 21 to 25 appeared first on XBOX Wire.