Xbox's latest round of restructuring has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, with several high-profile studios either regaining their independence or being sold off to new owners. Double Fine and Compulsion are among those breaking free from Microsoft's umbrella, with the tech giant providing funding to support their future endeavors.

Ninja Theory and Undead Labs have also been acquired by unnamed new owners, marking a significant shift in the Xbox landscape. However, the future of Arkane, the renowned developer behind Dishonored and the upcoming Marvel's Blade game, remains shrouded in uncertainty as negotiations continue.

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  • Double Fine and Compulsion have regained independence with Microsoft funding
  • Ninja Theory and Undead Labs have been sold to new, unnamed owners
  • Arkane's fate is still being negotiated, with no clear outcome in sight
  • 1600 jobs have been cut, with an additional 1600 layoffs planned for the next financial year
  • Xbox's restructuring is seen as a major setback for the company's gaming division

For more on this developing story, Source: Rock Paper Shotgun