According to an Engadget report, a developer from Halo Studios communicated with them, revealing that at least five team members were dismissed from the Halo team due to Microsoft’s recent job cuts. It’s worth mentioning that this studio had already experienced a significant round of layoffs by Microsoft in 2023.
In a short clip posted to X, it’s fairly clear what the focus is.
Commencing from August 5, 2025, adventurers will be invited to delve into the ruins of K’aresh, where they can tackle an array of fresh challenges, dungeons, Delves, and other thrilling endeavors await!
This instant savings of $6 comes with no catches, so it’s almost like finding free cash. If you were already intending to make purchases on the Xbox or Microsoft Store, consider this as a bonus for your spending. Whether you’re looking forward to buying a game, subscribing to Game Pass, or even acquiring additional accessories or hardware from the Microsoft Store, this deal provides a bit more wiggle room in your budget.
Over the last seven days, it’s been reported that Microsoft let go approximately 9,000 staff members spread across their various departments, with a significant number (though exact figures remain unknown) coming from the Xbox division.
The graph depicting the speed at which UI elements load in Edge represents a significant achievement for the Edge development team, as reported by Lisa Klink, a key product manager at Microsoft, in her latest blog post.
The buzz surrounding potential rumors about a remake has grown stronger due to Square Enix’s recent display of new artworks, merchandise, and a website commemorating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX. This could hint at an upcoming announcement on the game’s birthday, which falls on July 7.
Initially, it’s worth noting that Microsoft is making a change to allow personalization of the widgets on the lock screen. Previously, these widgets were set in stone, with the only adjustable aspect being whether they could be enabled or disabled. However, in the near future, you’ll have the freedom to rearrange, add, and even delete specific widgets, including custom and third-party options.
Reports indicated that Romero Games had been developing a new game funded by Microsoft, but the project was unfortunately scrapped along with other recent cancellations.
