Xbox Merges Forza Developers Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios
Microsoft has announced that it will merge two key Xbox studios, Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios. The move is part of a broader restructuring within the Xbox division as Microsoft shifts focus to its flagship franchises: Forza Horizon and Fable. According to Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty, both teams have collaborated for over a decade and this merger will formalize their combined efforts. The closure of Turn 10 Studios raises questions about the future of Forza Motorsport, as most staff were laid off last year. Those remaining at Turn 10 are now transitioning to work on Forza Horizon and Fable under Playground Games' umbrella. This change is part of a larger reorganization that includes Activision taking over Halo alongside other studios like Rare and World’s Edge. The restructuring reflects Microsoft's strategic shift in its gaming division, consolidating resources around key titles while streamlining operations.
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Topics: Fable Forza Horizon Forza Motorsport Game Development Microsoft Xbox