Xbox layoffs and studio restructuring: Ninja Theory closing, Obsidian to Bethesda

A second wave of layoffs hit Xbox: Ninja Theory (Hellblade) is closing, Halo Studios is effectively dismantled and World's Edge halved. Studio management shifts to Bethesda (Obsidian) and Activision (Rare, World's Edge, Halo), while Playground Games and Turn 10 merge.

• Ninja Theory (Hellblade, Senua) is shutting down after announcing a new game
• Obsidian moves to Bethesda; Rare, Halo and World's Edge go to Activision
• World's Edge cut in half, future of Age of Empires 2 in doubt
• Playground Games and Turn 10 merged, Forza Motorsport effectively shelved