Episode

The Xbox Studio Cuts Go Deeper Than We Thought

Podcast: Destin Legarie Podcast | Save State Plus
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 1243
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Summary

Xbox’s massive restructuring is now clearer: thousands of jobs are being cut, multiple studios are leaving Xbox, and teams like Double Fine and Compulsion are set to become independent again. Let’s break down what changed, what still isn’t clear, and what this means for the future of Xbox Game Studios.