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Microsoft won’t share specific numbers, but several employees have told me that 343 Industries was hit hard.

The Coalition is reportedly working on the next Gears title and an unannounced new IP.

Halo Infinite

Of the three studios, however, it seems that 343 Industries may have been affected the most.

Staten is reportedly leaving 343i to rejoin Xbox Publishing, ending his tenure on the Halo Infinite team.

While not a layoff, Staten’s departure is occurring alongside everything else happening at 343i.

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It’s unknown how Microsoft’s flagship FPS will be affected by the change in leadership.

In recent news, amajor European trade organization has backed the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Satya Nadella contemplating during the annual Microsoft shareholders meeting.

Activision Blizzard character heroes

Xbox Cloud Gaming on the Steam Deck

Monument Valley image

Diablo 4 Season 7 Season of the Witch

Marathon gameplay reveal

Rockstar Games� Grand Theft Auto VI trailer played on a screen in front of the game title.

Promotional screenshot of characters from Zenless Zone Zero

MSI Claw 8 AI+ propped up next to an ROG Ally X on a table.

Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly seen on a laptop computer in Hastings on the Hudson, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2020.