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Undead Labs layoffs accompanied the studio’s Xbox split, while State of Decay 3 remains in alpha and targets a PS5 release in 2027.

Ninja Theory closure plans follow two failed sale agreements, leaving Hellblade sequel Senua’s future uncertain as Xbox explores alternatives.

The next Halo game will be developed by Activision as Xbox cuts 268 jobs and folds several first-party studios into larger groups during restructuring.

Xbox Free Play Days brings four games September 3-6, with College Football 27 open to all members and other trials using different rules.

College Football 27 joins Xbox Free Play Days for all members, with discounts and trials for three more games through September 6.

Xbox’s August 24–28 lineup brings Star Wars Zero Company, a Plague Tale prequel, MGS4’s Xbox debut and more than 30 games.

Microsoft’s exit from Circana’s digital panel leaves Xbox, Activision and Bethesda sales charts relying more on estimated figures.

The Modern Warfare 4 beta adds the Entrenched campaign mission, multiplayer content and Zodiac Resurgence across two testing periods.

Xbox Free Play Days brings the E-Day beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross to Game Pass subscribers from August 13 through 16.

Microsoft still loses ~$150 per Xbox Series X even at $800, and the memory crisis driving those losses could force Sony into a $1,000-plus PS6.