What Happened at Xbox in 2026: Layoffs, Studio Shakeups and Cancelled Projects
Throughout 2026, Xbox laid off roughly 1,900 people, merged studios such as Obsidian and Rare under the Bethesda and Activision umbrellas, and cancelled World's Edge's new project. Game Pass subscriptions stalled at 30 million, while Bethesda shared a new roadmap focused on Fallout and The Elder Scrolls 6.